Use markdown architectural decision records
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We want to record architectural decisions made in this project. Which format and structure should these records follow?
2.1.2 – The Markdown Architectural Decision Records
– The first incarnation of the term "ADR"
– The Y-Statements
Other templates listed at
Formless – No conventions for file format and structure
Chosen option: "MADR 2.1.2", because
Implicit assumptions should be made explicit. Design documentation is important to enable people understanding the decisions later on. See also .
The MADR format is lean and fits our development style.
The MADR structure is comprehensible and facilitates usage & maintenance.
The MADR project is vivid.
Version 2.1.2 is the latest one available when starting to document ADRs.