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State the problem and decision deadline
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Design Decision Records
Capture context, options, decisions and consequences clearly.
Objective: Create traceable architecture decisions that future teams can understand.
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Decision structure
02
Compare realistic options using agreed criteria
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03
Record the selected option and rationale
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Lifecycle
01
Link evidence and owners
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02
Review decisions when assumptions change
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03
Retire superseded records without deleting history
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