Architectural decision records
From LimeSurvey Manual
Template
The template for an architectural decision is as follows [1]:
In the context of <use case/user story u>, facing <concern c> we decided for <option o> and neglected <other options>, to achieve <system qualities/desired consequences>, accepting <downside d/undesired consequences>, because <additional rationale>.
Decisions
todo, definition of done, https://www.ozimmer.ch/practices/2020/05/22/ADDefinitionOfDone.html
Add new decisions at the top.
| Date | Author | Topic | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-16 | Olle Haerstedt | Fat models | In the context of fat models, facing lack of testability, we decided to move code to dependency injected service classes to achieve higher testability with unit-tests, accepting that readability might be slightly reduced (circular coupling between new service classes and old models, at least temporarily), because preventing regressions is more important right now. |
| 2021-06-16 | Olle Haerstedt | New features | In the context of new features, facing high degree of regressions, we decided to always add integrity tests to new features to prevent regressions and ensure adherence to specification, accepting that we might need to help external contributors with scaffolding and guidance, also accepting the extra development time, because testing is one of the best ways to prevent regressions long term and as the software changes and is touched by multiple developers. |