Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)¶

This directory contains Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for the ClearPath & FairWins prediction market platform. ADRs document significant architectural decisions, their context, and their consequences.

What is an ADR?¶

An Architecture Decision Record (ADR) captures an important architectural decision made along with its context and consequences. ADRs help teams:

Understand why certain decisions were made
Provide context for future architectural changes
Document the evolution of the system architecture
Facilitate knowledge transfer to new team members

What Belongs in an ADR?¶

ADRs should document significant architectural decisions such as: - Technology stack choices (frameworks, libraries, tools) - Architectural patterns and system design - Security infrastructure and approaches - Data storage and management strategies - Integration and API design decisions

ADRs should NOT include: - Implementation guides (use docs/active_build/) - Operational runbooks (use docs/runbooks/) - User documentation (use docs/user-guide/) - Detailed API references (use docs/reference/)

ADR Format¶

Each ADR follows a consistent structure: - Title: Concise description of the decision - Status: Proposed, Accepted, Deprecated, or Superseded - Context: The problem or requirement driving the decision - Decision: The chosen solution and rationale - Consequences: Impact, trade-offs, and implications

ADR Index¶

Active ADRs¶

ADR	Title	Status	Date	Category
001	Adoption of Trail of Bits Security Testing Toolchain	Accepted	2024-06-15	Security
002	Integration Testing Strategy for E2E Workflows	Accepted	2025-12-23	Testing

Superseded ADRs¶

None yet.

Active Build Documentation (`docs/active_build/`)¶

Current implementation work and technical specifications: - Scalability Architecture - System scaling design and implementation - Implementation Summary - Current phase results and status

Operational Runbooks (`docs/runbooks/`)¶

Step-by-step operational guides: - Batch Operations - Integration guide for batch processing APIs

How to Create a New ADR¶

Create a new file in this directory with the format: NNN-title-with-dashes.md
Use the next available number (e.g., 002-your-decision.md)
Use lowercase with dashes for the title
Focus on architectural decisions, not implementation details
Use this template structure:

# ADR NNN: Title of Decision

**Status**: Proposed | Accepted | Deprecated | Superseded by [ADR-XXX]

**Date**: YYYY-MM-DD

**Deciders**: List of people involved in the decision

**Technical Story**: Link to issue/ticket if applicable

## Context

What is the architectural issue or problem that we're addressing? 
What factors influenced this decision?

## Decision

What architectural change are we proposing/doing?
What technology, pattern, or approach are we adopting?

## Rationale

Why did we choose this approach?
What alternatives did we consider?

## Consequences

What becomes easier or more difficult because of this architectural decision?

### Positive

- List of benefits and improvements

### Negative

- List of drawbacks and trade-offs

### Neutral

- Other implications or considerations

## Implementation

High-level approach to implementing this decision.
(Detailed implementation goes in docs/active_build/)

## References

- Links to related documents, tools, or external resources

Update this README to include your new ADR in the index
Get the ADR reviewed and approved before marking it as "Accepted"

Contributing¶

When making significant architectural changes:

Create a new ADR following the template
Focus on the "why" not the "how" (how goes in docs/active_build/)
Discuss with the team before implementation
Update this README with the new ADR
Mark as "Proposed" until team consensus
Update to "Accepted" after decision is finalized
Link to implementation documentation in docs/active_build/

Questions?¶

For questions about ADRs or architectural decisions, contact the development team or refer to: - Developer Guide - System Overview - Contributing Guidelines