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.