Architecture Decision Records
Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) document the key architectural decisions made during the development of Nivo, along with their context and consequences.
What is an ADR?
An ADR captures a significant architectural decision along with:
- Context: The situation and requirements that led to the decision
- Decision: What was decided and why
- Alternatives: Other options that were considered
- Consequences: The trade-offs and implications
ADR Index
| ID | Title | Status | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Double-Entry Ledger | Accepted | Implement double-entry bookkeeping for financial accuracy and audit trails |
| 002 | JWT + RBAC Authorization | Accepted | Stateless JWT authentication with role-based access control |
| 003 | Microservices Architecture | Accepted | Domain-driven service boundaries with shared database for MVP |
ADR Template
For future decisions, use this template:
# ADR-XXX: [Title]
**Status**: [Proposed | Accepted | Deprecated | Superseded]
**Date**: YYYY-MM-DD
**Decision Makers**: [Names/Roles]
## Context
[What is the issue that we're seeing that motivates this decision?]
## Decision
[What is the change that we're proposing and/or doing?]
## Alternatives Considered
[What other options were evaluated?]
## Consequences
[What becomes easier or harder as a result of this decision?]