Structured prompt converting complex technical discussions into standardized, audit-ready Architecture Decision Records covering Context, Decision, and Trade-offs.
Architecture Decision Record (ADR) Generator Prompt
Prompt Template
Analyze the following technical decision debate and generate a comprehensive Architecture Decision Record in standard markdown:
<decision_context>
[Paste meeting notes, RFC draft, or Slack discussion here]
</decision_context>
Output format:
# ADR-[Number]: [Concise Title]
## Status
[Proposed | Accepted | Superseded]
## Context & Problem Statement
Explain the business context, technical bottlenecks, and why the status quo is insufficient.
## Considered Options
1. Option A: [Description, Pros, Cons]
2. Option B: [Description, Pros, Cons]
## Decision & Rationale
State the chosen option clearly and detail why it triumphed over alternatives.
## Consequences & Trade-offs
- **Positive Outcomes**:
- **Negative Trade-offs / Debt Incurred**:
- **Migration & Rollout Plan**: