Markdown Document Templates
The following are templates for creating markdown documents:
Table of Contents
Options Paper Template
# `<Insert Title For Options Paper>`
| Item | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Status | `Not Started` / `In Progress` / `Completed` |
| Impact | `High` / `Medium` / `Low` |
| Driver | @ Mention Driver |
| Approver| @ Mention Approver |
| Contributors | @ Mention Contributors |
| Informed | @ Mention Informed |
| Due Date | Type date |
| Resources | Add links to relevant research, pages, and related decisions |
## Relevant Data
Add any data or feedback the team should consider when making a decision.
## Background
Provide context on the decision the team needs to make and include information about the constraints and challenges.
## Options Considered
| | Option 1 | Option 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Description | | |
| Pros | | |
| Cons | | |
| Impact | | |
| Estimated Effort | | |
| Estimated Cost | | |
## Action Items
Add action items to close the loop on open questions or concerns
- [ ] Type your task here and mention who the task is assigned to add any task number or link to the task.
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Design Decision Template
# `<Insert Title For Design Decision>`
| Item | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Status | `Not Started` / `In Progress` / `Completed` |
| Owner | @ Mention Owner |
| Approved | @ Mention Approver |
| Due Date | Type date |
| Decision | `Yes` / `No` / `Pending` |
## Problem Statement
Add a brief description of the problem or opportunity the team is addressing and why it is important.
## Research Insights
Summarise the research insights that led to the decision.
## Solution Hypothesis
Add a brief description of the solution hypothesis and why the team believes it will solve the problem.
## Design Options
| | Option 1 | Option 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overview | | |
| Benefits | | |
| Risks | | |
## Follow up
Keep track of your design decision and follow up on any questions or concerns.
| Decision | Status | Next Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | | |
## Source Files
Type/link to add links to design files
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Solution Architecture Design
# `<Insert Title For Solution Architecture Design>`
## Table of Contents
[[_TOC_]]
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## Introduction
Provide an overview of the document, its purpose, and the intended audience.
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## Executive Summary
Summarize the key points of the solution, including the problem statement, proposed solution, and expected benefits.
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## Business Context
Describe the business problem or opportunity that the solution addresses. Include relevant background information and context.
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## Solution Overview
Provide a high-level description of the solution, including its main components and how they interact.
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## Architecture Components
### Component 1: [Component Name]
- **Description**: Describe the component and its role in the solution.
- **Responsibilities**: List the responsibilities of the component.
- **Interfaces**: Describe the interfaces and interactions with other components.
### Component 2: [Component Name]
- **Description**: Describe the component and its role in the solution.
- **Responsibilities**: List the responsibilities of the component.
- **Interfaces**: Describe the interfaces and interactions with other components.
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## Non-Functional Requirements
List and describe the non-functional requirements, such as performance, scalability, availability, and maintainability.
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## Security Considerations
Describe the security requirements and how they are addressed in the solution. Include information on data protection, access control, and compliance.
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## Integration
Describe how the solution integrates with existing systems and services. Include information on data flows, APIs, and protocols.
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## Deployment
Describe the deployment strategy, including environments, deployment processes, and tools.
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## Operational Considerations
Describe the operational aspects of the solution, including monitoring, logging, and support.
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## Appendices
Include any additional information, such as diagrams, detailed specifications, and references.
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Detailed Design
# `<Insert Title for Detailed Design Document>`
## Table of Contents
[[_TOC_]]
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## Introduction
### Document Purpose
Provide a brief overview of the purpose of this document. Explain how it fits into the overall project and what it aims to achieve.
### Document Scope
Define the scope of the detailed design. Specify what is included and excluded in this document.
### Document Audience
Identify the intended audience for this document, such as architects, engineers, developers, or stakeholders.
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## System Overview
### High-Level Architecture
Provide a high-level overview of the system architecture. Include a diagram if applicable.
### Key Components
List and describe the key components of the system, such as services, modules, or subsystems.
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## Functional Design
### Functional Requirements
Detail the functional requirements that the design addresses. Reference any relevant requirements documents.
### Use Cases
Describe the primary use cases for the system. Include diagrams or workflows where applicable.
### Data Flow
Explain how data flows through the system. Include data flow diagrams or sequence diagrams.
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## Technical Design
### Component Design
Provide detailed descriptions of each component in the system. Include the following for each component:
- Purpose
- Inputs and Outputs
- Dependencies
- Key Design Decisions
### Integration Points
Describe how the system integrates with external systems or services. Include details of APIs, protocols, or data formats.
### Data Model
Define the data model for the system. Include entity-relationship diagrams or schema definitions.
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## Non-Functional Requirements
### Performance
Specify performance requirements, such as response times, throughput, or latency.
### Scalability
Describe how the system will scale to handle increased load or data volume.
### Availability
Define availability requirements, such as uptime or failover mechanisms.
### Security
Detail security considerations, such as authentication, authorization, encryption, or compliance requirements.
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## Deployment
### Deployment Architecture
Describe the deployment architecture, including environments, regions, and infrastructure components.
### Deployment Process
Explain the deployment process, including tools, pipelines, and automation.
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## Operational Considerations
### Monitoring and Alerting
Describe how the system will be monitored and what alerts will be configured.
### Backup and Recovery
Detail backup and recovery strategies, including frequency, retention, and testing.
### Maintenance
Explain maintenance procedures, such as patching or scaling.
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## Risks and Mitigations
### Identified Risks
List potential risks associated with the design.
### Mitigation Strategies
Describe strategies to mitigate the identified risks.
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## Appendices
### Glossary
Define any terms or acronyms used in the document.
### References
List any documents, links, or resources referenced in this document.
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