Technical Decision Record
TDR-XXX - <Short, clear decision title>
Status: Proposed | Approved | Rejected | Deprecated
Date: YYYY-MM-DD
Proposed technical decision
Example:
Migrate the webhook processing component from Node.js to Go to improve throughput and reduce memory usage under sustained load.
Why
- What problem or limitation does this decision address?
- What cost, risk, or complexity does it reduce or introduce?
- Why is this decision preferable in the current context?
Keep this section concise. If more background is required, use the optional “Context” section.
Expected benefits
- Improvements in maintainability, reliability, performance, or clarity;
- Reduction of operational, technical, or organizational risks;
- Better alignment with platform standards, team practices, or long-term goals;
- Predictability or simplification of future changes.
Impacts / Risks
<Technical, operational, or compatibility impacts resulting from this decision.>
- Code:
- Tests:
- Runtime / Infrastructure:
- Dependencies:
Estimated impact: low | medium | high
Alternatives considered
<Alternative 1>
Pros
Cons
(If no relevant alternatives exist, state this explicitly.)
Decision
Status: Proposed | Approved | Rejected
Decision owner(s):
Comments: