Structure
Template Sections
Problem Statement
What problem are we solving?
Proposed Solution
Technical approach and architecture
Alternatives Considered
Other options and trade-offs
Implementation Plan
Breakdown of work and timeline
Testing Strategy
How we'll validate the solution
Risks & Mitigation
Potential issues and contingency plans
Decisions & Action Items
Outcomes and next steps
Problem Statement
Clear description of the technical problem or requirement we're addressing.
Proposed Solution
Detailed technical approach, architecture decisions, and design rationale.
Alternatives Considered
Other solutions evaluated, trade-offs analyzed, and why this approach was chosen.
Implementation Plan
Breakdown of tasks, estimated effort, dependencies, and implementation timeline.
Testing Strategy
Testing approach, edge cases to cover, and validation criteria for the solution.
Risks & Mitigation
Technical risks, potential issues, and strategies to mitigate or address them.
Decisions & Action Items
Key decisions made during the review and action items with owners and deadlines.