RFD NNN: TITLE

• Status: Draft
• Category: Decision
• Authors: AUTHOR
• Date: DATE

Summary

One to three sentences stating the decision. A reader should understand what was decided without reading further.

Context

The forces at play: technical constraints, project needs, team experience, existing patterns. State facts, not opinions. What makes this decision necessary now?

Decision

State the decision clearly. "We will use X" or "We will adopt Y." Be specific enough to act on.

Consequences

What follows from this decision — positive, negative, and neutral. What becomes easier? What becomes harder? What trade-offs are we accepting?

References

Links to related RFDs, issues, documentation, or external resources.