ADR Worksheet
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An Architecture Decision Record (ADR) documents why you chose certain technologies.
Your Stack ADR
Project: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
ADR-001: Our Frontend Stack
Context: What problem were we solving?
We needed to build a web application that ________________________________
Decision: What did we decide?
Use React with TypeScript for the frontend.
Why This Choice: (Check the ones that apply)
- [ ] Most popular framework (community support)
- [ ] TypeScript catches errors before running
- [ ] Skills are valuable in job market
- [ ] Good documentation available
- [ ] AI tools understand it well
- [ ] Other: ________________________________
What We Gave Up: (Check the ones that apply)
- [ ] Simpler setup of plain HTML/JS
- [ ] Lower learning curve of other frameworks
- [ ] Other: ________________________________
ADR-002: Our Backend Stack
Context: What did we need the backend to do?
We needed ________________________________ (auth, data storage, hosting)
Decision:
Use Firebase for authentication, database, and hosting.
Why This Choice:
- [ ] All-in-one platform
- [ ] Fast to set up
- [ ] Free tier is sufficient
- [ ] Handles security for us
- [ ] Works well with React
- [ ] Other: ________________________________
What We Gave Up:
- [ ] Full control over the backend
- [ ] Flexibility of custom server
- [ ] Avoiding vendor lock-in
- [ ] Other: ________________________________
Our Final Stack
| Component | Choice | Main Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | __________________ |
| UI Framework | React | __________________ |
| Build Tool | Vite | __________________ |
| Authentication | Firebase Auth | __________________ |
| Database | Firestore | __________________ |
| Hosting | Firebase Hosting | __________________ |
Constraints That Shaped Our Decisions
| Constraint | How It Affected Our Choice |
|---|---|
| Time (4-5 hours) | ________________________________ |
| Skill level (beginner) | ________________________________ |
| Budget ($0) | ________________________________ |
| Features needed | ________________________________ |
What Would Change Our Decisions?
If circumstances were different, we might choose differently:
If we had more time:
We might ________________________________
If we needed to scale to millions of users:
We might ________________________________
If we had an experienced team:
We might ________________________________
Key Takeaway
The most important lesson about technology choices:
Reviewed by: ________________________________