Exploration: [Short descriptive title]¶
Status¶
Draft | Under Discussion | Concluded — Proceed | Concluded — Declined
Problem Statement¶
What problem, gap, or opportunity prompted this exploration?
Be specific about the pain point or need. Link to issues, user feedback, or related ADRs if applicable.
Why This Might Matter¶
Why is this worth investigating? What value would a solution deliver?
- Who benefits?
- What happens if we do nothing?
- What is the cost of inaction?
Alternatives¶
[Option 1 name]¶
Brief description of the approach.
Pros:
- ...
Cons:
- ...
[Option 2 name]¶
Brief description of the approach.
Pros:
- ...
Cons:
- ...
Risks¶
- What could go wrong?
- What are the unknowns?
- What would make this harder than expected?
Worth Doing?¶
Honest assessment: is this worth pursuing? Consider effort vs. value, alignment with project goals, and opportunity cost.
Recommendation: Proceed / Decline / Needs more research
Open Questions¶
- Questions that need answering before a decision can be made.
Next Steps¶
If proceeding, what happens next?
- [ ] Create a blueprint in
docs/blueprints/ - [ ] Draft an ADR in
docs/adr/ - [ ] Other follow-up actions