Architecture Decision Records (ADRs): A Beginner's Guide

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/architecture-decision-records-adrs-a-beginners-guide . What are Architecture Decision Records? Learn when to create ADRs, how to structure them, and the common mistakes engineering teams should avoid. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming . You can also check exclusive content about #software-architecture , #architecture-decision-records , #technical-writing , #documentation , #software-development , #system-design , #devops , #engineering , and more. This story was written by: @faithkovi . Learn more about this writer by checking @faithkovi's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) document important technical decisions, the context behind them, alternatives considered, and their trade-offs. This guide explains when to create an ADR, how to write one, and where to keep it.