---
id: ADR-[NNN]
status: Draft
date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
author: [Your Name]
parent_prd: PRD-[PROJECT]-[VERSION]
---

# ADR-[NNN]: [Decision Title]

## Intent

<!-- 2-3 sentences: What problem does this decision solve?
     Connect to a specific PRD requirement or user story. -->

[What specific problem or capability does this decision address?]

**Traces to:** PRD requirement [#N] / User story [#N]

## Decision

<!-- Numbered list of specific, implementable commitments.
     A teammate should be able to build from this list. -->

1. [Concrete commitment]
2. [Concrete commitment]
3. [Concrete commitment]

## Consequences

### Positive

<!-- What do we gain? -->

- [Benefit]
- [Benefit]

### Negative

<!-- What do we give up or risk? Be honest. -->

- [Tradeoff]
- [Tradeoff]

## Alternatives Considered

<!-- At least 2 alternatives. What else could you have chosen and why didn't you? -->

| Alternative | Pros | Cons | Why Not |
|------------|------|------|---------|
| [Option A] | [Advantage] | [Drawback] | [Reason for rejection] |
| [Option B] | [Advantage] | [Drawback] | [Reason for rejection] |

## Requirements Checklist

<!-- Observable outcomes. Each item becomes a Requirement (REQ).
     Items should be demonstrable and testable. -->

1. [ ] [Observable outcome — something you can show working]
2. [ ] [Observable outcome]
3. [ ] [Observable outcome]
4. [ ] [Observable outcome]

## Approval

| Reviewer | Status | Date | Notes |
|----------|--------|------|-------|
| [Name/Instructor] | Pending | | |
