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ADR Template

Utilize this tiemplate to create ADR's

---
id: adr-XXXX
title: "[Title of the Decision]"
status: accepted
date: YYYY-MM-DD
tags:
  - kubernetes
  - architecture
  - platform

# ADR-XXXX: [Title of the Decision]

**Status**: Proposed | Accepted | Deprecated | Superseded by ADR-XXXX  
**Date**: YYYY-MM-DD  
**Authors**: [Your Name(s)]  
**Reviewers**: [Reviewer Name(s)]  
**Tags**: `#architecture` `#kubernetes` `#compliance` *(optional)*

---

## ❓ Context

What’s the situation that led to this decision? Include:

- Background or existing problem
- Constraints (technical, organizational, etc.)
- Business goals or use cases driving this change
- Systems, teams, or processes impacted

## 🧩 Decision

Clearly describe the architectural or design decision that is being made:

- We will [adopt/use/implement/retire]...
- This affects the following components/systems: ...
- Chosen option: `[Solution X]` over `[Solution Y]`

## ✅ Status & Acceptance Criteria

- The decision is considered accepted when:
  - [ ] Approved by [stakeholders]
  - [ ] Documented in internal knowledge base
  - [ ] Implementation started or merged

## 🔍 Alternatives Considered

| Option        | Pros                            | Cons                              |
|---------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Option A      | [Advantage 1, 2]                 | [Disadvantage 1, 2]               |
| Option B      | [Aligns with X, reusable]        | [Requires migration, costly]      |
| Do Nothing    | No effort required               | Does not address [key issue]      |

## 🧠 Decision Drivers

Key factors influencing this decision:

- Security and compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS, HITRUST, NIST)
- Scalability or performance needs
- Team expertise and maintainability
- Time to market
- Cost or licensing

## 📈 Consequences

Short- and long-term effects:

- Positive outcomes:
  - [Improved reliability/performance]
  - [Easier onboarding or developer experience]
- Risks:
  - [Vendor lock-in]
  - [Operational overhead]
- Technical debt or follow-up ADRs required

## 🔗 Related ADRs and References

- [ADR-0001: Initial Kubernetes Provider Selection](./adr-0001-initial-k8s-provider.md)
- [RFC: Service Mesh Strategy 2025](https://example.com/docs/rfc-service-mesh-2025)
- [Confluence: Platform Vision](https://confluence.company.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=123456)

## 📝 Change Log

| Date       | Author        | Change Summary                     |
|------------|---------------|------------------------------------|
| YYYY-MM-DD | Jane Doe      | Created initial ADR                |
| YYYY-MM-DD | John Smith    | Updated with reviewer feedback     |