Architecture Decision Log Template
Date
[yyyy-mm-dd]
Project Name
[descriptive name of the project]
Project Manager / Project Architect
[name]
Project team members involved in this decision
[names]
Reviewers (optional)
[names]
Issue:
Issue:
Record the issue under review here.
Motivation:
Motivation:
· List reasons why issue is being raised
Decision:
Decision:
State the team’s decision here
Rationale:
Rationale:
· List reasons behind decision here
Assumptions:
Assumptions:
· List assumptions taken to reach decision here
Impact:
Impact:
· What is the impact of this decision
Risks & Mitigation:
Risks & Mitigation:
· Describe risks assessed and plans to mitigate as part of this decision
Alternatives:
Alternatives:
· List other possible solutions that were considered but not chosen here