Add comprehensive architecture decision records

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Description

No architecture decision records maintained.

Acceptance Criteria

• Create ADR templates
• Document context
• Track consequences
• Establish review process

[JohnOluB]

@JohnOluB has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 4th wave.

My approach is to implement a lightweight but rigorous ADR framework based on established formats, with a clear template covering context, decision, alternatives considered, and consequences (both positive and negative). I will ensure each ADR captures not just what was chosen, but why, including trade-offs and rejected options to prevent future rework.

I will organize ADRs in a version-controlled /docs/adr directory with consistent naming and indexing, enabling easy discovery and historical tracking. Each record will be immutable once accepted, with superseding ADRs used for changes to preserve decision lineage.

To make this operational, I will define a review workflow integrated into the development process: new or impactful changes require an ADR, reviewed alongside PRs, ensuring architecture evolves intentionally rather than implicitly.

I will also document clear guidelines on when ADRs are required, how to write them effectively, and how to handle updates, making the system sustainable for contributors.

The result will be a transparent decision-making layer that improves onboarding, reduces ambiguity, and provides long-term architectural clarity as the project scales.

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