ADR and Architecture Governance¶

OpenSESA architecture decisions should be captured as explicit records to preserve rationale and change traceability.

ADR Lifecycle¶

flowchart TD
    A[Identify architecture decision] --> B[Capture context and options]
    B --> C[Select decision]
    C --> D[Record consequences]
    D --> E[Implement and validate]
    E --> F[Revisit on major change]

What to Record¶

• Decision statement
• Context and constraints
• Options considered
• Selected option and rationale
• Consequences and follow-up work

Governance Practices¶

• Link major architecture changes to corresponding module updates.
• Review ADRs during release and baseline readiness checks.
• Keep superseded decisions marked but retained for auditability.