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+---
+# These are optional elements. Feel free to remove any of them.
+status: {proposed | rejected | accepted | deprecated | … | superseded by ADR-0005 <0005-example.md>}
+date: {YYYY-MM-DD when the decision was last updated}
+deciders: {list everyone involved in the decision}
+consulted: {list everyone whose opinions are sought (typically subject-matter experts); and with whom there is a two-way communication}
+informed: {list everyone who is kept up-to-date on progress; and with whom there is a one-way communication}
+---
+# {short title of solved problem and solution}
+
+## Context and Problem Statement
+
+{Describe the context and problem statement, e.g., in free form using two to three sentences or in the form of an illustrative story.
+ You may want to articulate the problem in form of a question and add links to collaboration boards or issue management systems.}
+
+<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
+## Decision Drivers
+
+* {decision driver 1, e.g., a force, facing concern, …}
+* {decision driver 2, e.g., a force, facing concern, …}
+* … <!-- numbers of drivers can vary -->
+
+## Considered Options
+
+* {title of option 1}
+* {title of option 2}
+* {title of option 3}
+* … <!-- numbers of options can vary -->
+
+## Decision Outcome
+
+Chosen option: "{title of option 1}", because
+{justification. e.g., only option, which meets k.o. criterion decision driver | which resolves force {force} | … | comes out best (see below)}.
+
+<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
+### Consequences
+
+* Good, because {positive consequence, e.g., improvement of one or more desired qualities, …}
+* Bad, because {negative consequence, e.g., compromising one or more desired qualities, …}
+* … <!-- numbers of consequences can vary -->
+
+<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
+## Validation
+
+{describe how the implementation of/compliance with the ADR is validated. E.g., by a review or an ArchUnit test}
+
+<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
+## Pros and Cons of the Options
+
+### {title of option 1}
+
+<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
+{example | description | pointer to more information | …}
+
+* Good, because {argument a}
+* Good, because {argument b}
+<!-- use "neutral" if the given argument weights neither for good nor bad -->
+* Neutral, because {argument c}
+* Bad, because {argument d}
+* … <!-- numbers of pros and cons can vary -->
+
+### {title of other option}
+
+{example | description | pointer to more information | …}
+
+* Good, because {argument a}
+* Good, because {argument b}
+* Neutral, because {argument c}
+* Bad, because {argument d}
+* …
+
+<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
+## More Information
+
+{You might want to provide additional evidence/confidence for the decision outcome here and/or
+ document the team agreement on the decision and/or
+ define when and how this decision should be realized and if/when it should be re-visited and/or
+ how the decision is validated.
+ Links to other decisions and resources might appear here as well.}