Technical Decision Log
Technical Decision Log
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Date: [DATE]
The Technical Decision Log is designed to record key technical decisions, their rationale, and impacts. Created by Project Managers, Technical Leads, or Software Architects, this log is used by Project Stakeholders, Team Members, Auditors, and Clients. It helps document decisions for future reference, ensures compliance, keeps the team aligned, and manages risks.
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Decision ID |
Date |
Decision Maker |
Decision Details |
Rationale & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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TD-001 |
08/01/2050 |
Jane Doe |
Choose React for front end development |
React offers better performance and community support, leading to enhanced user experience and maintainability |
|
TD-002 |
08/02/2050 |
John Smith |
Implement micro services architecture |
Micro services provide better scalability and fault isolation, reducing system downtime and improving resilience |
|
TD-003 |
08/03/2050 |
Alice Johnson |
Use PostgreSQL for the database |
PostgreSQL offers robust features and scalability, ensuring reliable and efficient data management |
|
TD-004 |
08/04/2050 |
Bob Brown |
Adopt CI/CD pipeline |
CI/CD improves deployment speed and reliability, enabling faster release cycles and reducing errors in production |
|
TD-005 |
08/05/2050 |
Carol White |
Encrypt all sensitive data |
Encryption ensures data security and compliance with regulations, protecting sensitive information from breaches |
Reminders
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Update Regularly: Ensure the log is consistently updated with new technical decisions and their details.
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Assess Impact: Regularly evaluate the impact of decisions to ensure they align with project goals and address technical needs.
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Document Rationale: Clearly document the rationale behind each decision for future reference and compliance.
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Track Decisions: Monitor the implementation and outcomes of each decision to manage risks and ensure effective execution.
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Communicate Decisions: Share significant technical decisions with relevant stakeholders to maintain alignment and support.
