| 1 |
The ID (ADR-NNNN, 4-digit) matches the filename number and is unique and sequential |
Pass |
ADR-0001 matches adr-0001-...md; it is the first ADR. |
| 2 |
Context states the problem, the forces (cost, risk, constraints) and the options evaluated |
Pass |
Context lists the problem, the forces (assignment names, small program, console UI) and three options. |
| 3 |
At least two options were considered, or the absence of alternatives is justified |
Pass |
Three options are evaluated. |
| 4 |
Decision is stated in one or two unhedged sentences and matches one of the evaluated options |
Pass |
Decision is two sentences and matches option 2. |
| 5 |
Consequences list both Positive and Negative outcomes |
Pass |
Consequences list Positive and Negative outcomes. |
| 6 |
Quality-attribute impacts (performance, security, portability, etc.) are named where the decision affects them |
Pass |
Maintainability and extensibility impacts are named in the Negative consequences. |
| 7 |
Affected Artifacts are listed as links, and each is also in CrossReference |
Pass |
Affected Artifacts [BC-001] and [SA-001] are linked and are also in CrossReference. |
| 8 |
Status changes are recorded as new Version History rows with a Change summary and Commit link; retained rows are never rewritten |
Pass |
First version; one Version History row. |
| 9 |
A superseded or deprecated ADR names its successor, and the successor links back |
N-A |
Optional: not superseded or deprecated. |
| 10 |
Written in business or technical language of the domain, with no unexplained abbreviations |
Pass |
Plain technical English; abbreviations are common (ADR, DCD, UI). |
| 11 |
Status is one of Proposed, Accepted, Rejected, Deprecated or Superseded by ADR-NNNN, and every Version History row uses only these |
Pass |
Status is Accepted, an allowed value. |
