A practical guide to making architecture decisions using a structured RFC-to-ADR process. The workflow covers writing an RFC with explicit ranked priorities (not just pros/cons lists), running a focused async review period, holding a time-boxed decision meeting, and recording the outcome in an Architecture Decision Record. Key
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The Core ProcessStep 1: Write the RFCWhere to Put ItRFC StructureWhy Priorities Trump Pros/Cons ListsTagging the Right PeopleStep 2: Async Review PeriodWhat Good Comments Look LikeReply to CommentsWhat If Nobody Comments?Step 3: The Decision MeetingMeeting FormatGet Lukas Niessen ’s stories in your inboxDecision-Making MethodsWhat If You Can’t Agree?Step 4: Write the ADRADR TemplateRollout and CheckpointsWhy Rollout Plans MatterWho Writes the Rollout Plan?When Stakeholders Need to Be InvolvedAI-AssistanceCommon PitfallsWrapping UpSort: