# ADR Template - Copy This File to Create New ADRs

Copy this file and rename to `NNN-short-title.md` where NNN is the next sequential number.

---

```yaml
---
id: NNN
title: Short, descriptive title of the decision
date: YYYY-MM-DD
author(s): Your Name
status: Proposed | Accepted | Deprecated | Superseded by ADR-XXX
principles: [List relevant principles from PRINCIPLES.md]
related:
  - doc: Link to related documentation
  - adr: Link to related ADRs
  - ticket: Link to related issue/ticket
---
```

## Context

Describe the issue or problem that motivated this decision. Include:
- What is the problem?
- Why does it matter?
- What constraints or requirements are we working under?
- What alternatives were considered and why were they rejected?

## Decision

State the decision clearly and concisely.
- What did we decide to do?
- Why this specific approach?

Include implementation details if relevant:
```python
# Example code or pseudocode here
```

## Consequences

Describe the implications of this decision.

**Positive:**
- List expected benefits
- List advantages

**Negative:**
- List trade-offs
- List expected costs

## Related Principles

How does this decision support or reinforce the DSS Core Principles?
- [Principle Name]: Explain connection
- [Principle Name]: Explain connection