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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

References