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What it creates: A documented decision with context, alternatives considered, trade-offs analyzed, and rationale for the chosen option.

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When to Use This

  • You’ve debated options with the AIs and reached a conclusion
  • You need to document why a decision was made (for future reference)
  • You want to show stakeholders that alternatives were properly evaluated
  • You’re following ADR (Architecture Decision Record) practices

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What You Get

A Decision Record typically includes:
  • Decision - The clear statement of what was decided
  • Status - Proposed / Accepted / Deprecated / Superseded
  • Context - Why this decision was needed
  • Options Considered - Each alternative with pros and cons
  • Decision Rationale - Why the chosen option won
  • Consequences - What changes as a result
  • Trade-offs Accepted - What you’re giving up
  • Review Triggers - When to revisit this decision

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Example

Conversation context: You debated whether to use WebSockets or Server-Sent Events for real-time features, with the AIs analyzing performance, complexity, and browser support. Generated Decision Record excerpt:
Decision: Use Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time updates Status: Accepted Context The platform needs real-time delivery of AI responses and Scribe updates. Users expect to see streaming text as AIs generate responses. We need a solution that works reliably across browsers and scales with our infrastructure. Options Considered
WebSocketsSSELong Polling
ComplexityHighLowLow
BidirectionalYesNo (one-way)No
Browser supportAll modernAll modernAll
Proxy/CDN compatibilityProblematicGoodGood
Connection managementManualAutomatic reconnectManual
ScalingStateful, complexStateless, simpleStateless, simple
Decision Rationale Our use case is predominantly server-to-client (AI streaming responses). We don’t need client-to-server real-time (regular HTTP POST handles message sending). SSE gives us automatic reconnection, works well with our Cloudflare CDN, and keeps infrastructure stateless. Trade-offs Accepted
  • No bidirectional real-time (acceptable - we use HTTP for client-to-server)
  • No binary data support (acceptable - all our data is text/JSON)
Review Triggers
  • If we add collaborative editing (multiple users typing simultaneously)
  • If we need client-to-server streaming (voice input, screen sharing)

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Tips for Best Results

  • Use Debate mode before generating - it naturally surfaces arguments for each option
  • Ask the AIs to be explicit about trade-offs: “What do we give up with each option?”
  • Include constraints: budget, timeline, team skills, existing infrastructure
  • Ask for failure scenarios: “What could go wrong with each option?”
  • Generate after you’ve reached a conclusion, so the document captures the full reasoning

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Best AI Engine for This Type

Claude - Excels at articulating nuanced rationale, trade-offs, and the reasoning behind complex decisions. GPT-5.2 - Good alternative when the decision is highly technical and needs precise comparison tables.

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