Architectural decisions overview
This section documents the architectural decisions that shape Balyze.
Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) are used to formalize important structural choices made during the development of the project.
Purpose of ADRs
ADRs serve to:
- document the context in which a decision was made
- explain the rationale behind the chosen solution
- record alternatives that were considered
- make trade-offs explicit
- provide long-term clarity for future contributors
They help prevent implicit assumptions and undocumented architectural drift.
Scope
ADRs in Balyze focus on:
- domain modeling decisions
- lifecycle and rule enforcement strategies
- documentation and versioning approaches
- structural and operational choices
Minor implementation details are intentionally excluded.
Stability and evolution
Decisions recorded here are considered stable unless superseded by a new ADR.
If a major architectural change occurs:
- a new ADR must be created
- the previous one must remain for historical traceability
This ensures continuity and accountability in architectural evolution.
Current decisions
The following ADRs are currently defined: