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+# 1. Architecture decisions
+
+Date: 2026-01-28
+
+## Status
+
+Accepted
+
+## Context
+
+We need to record the architectural decisions made in Evo Web.
+
+## Decision
+
+We will use Architecture Decision Records, in the same format as [described by Michael Nygard](http://thinkrelevance.com/blog/2011/11/15/documenting-architecture-decisions).
+
+## Consequences
+
+See Michael Nygard's article, linked above.