```json
{
  "recommendation": "Use the repository pattern for data access.",
  "approaches": [
    {
      "name": "Repository Pattern",
      "pros": ["Clean separation of concerns", "Testable"],
      "cons": ["More boilerplate"],
      "risk_level": "low",
      "fit_rating": "excellent"
    },
    {
      "name": "Active Record",
      "pros": ["Simple for small projects"],
      "cons": ["Tight coupling to DB", "Hard to test"],
      "risk_level": "medium",
      "fit_rating": "fair"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Repository pattern is the best fit for this codebase."
}
```
