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Architecture Decision Record

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Technical decision template

Record a bounded technical decision, alternatives, evidence, risks, reversibility, consequences, and revisit triggers.

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Technical decision template

Architecture Decision Record

Record a bounded technical decision, alternatives, evidence, risks, reversibility, consequences, and revisit triggers.

  • Fillable form fields
  • English and Spanish
  • A4 and US Letter
  • Direct links and QR code

What this tool does

Make the work reviewable before calling it complete

Record a bounded technical decision, alternatives, evidence, risks, reversibility, consequences, and revisit triggers. Use one identified candidate, system, operation, or decision per copy so the record remains reviewable.

Use it when

  • Use it when a technical choice affects system boundaries or future change cost.
  • Ownership, evidence, or decision authority must be explicit.
  • Another person must be able to review or reproduce the result.

Inside the fillable PDF

A structured record, not an empty document

  1. 01Decision context
  2. 02Options and evidence
  3. 03Decision and consequences
  4. 04Governance

Choose your paper format

Both editions contain identical guidance and fillable fields. Download once, save a working copy, and preserve the original blank file.

A4 · Fillable PDFUS Letter · Fillable PDF

Recommended method

How to use it

  1. Identify the exact subject and baseline before filling the working sections.
  2. Separate verified facts from assumptions and unresolved questions.
  3. Link evidence to the candidate, build, version, or decision it actually supports.
  4. Record an accountable decision, owner, and next trigger before closing the document.

Learn the method

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FAQ

Questions about this resource

What is the Architecture Decision Record?

Record a bounded technical decision, alternatives, evidence, risks, reversibility, consequences, and revisit triggers. Use one identified candidate, system, operation, or decision per copy so the record remains reviewable.

Which PDF format should I download?

Choose A4 for the international paper standard or US Letter for common North American printers. The content and fillable fields are equivalent.

Can I use this in my own game project?

Yes, for personal and educational project work. Keep the original Martinez AI Studios URL when sharing the blank resource; do not resell, commercially redistribute, or re-upload the PDF.