👤 About the Author

Hi, I’m Shay Yacobinski, Backend Architect at Taranis.

This template is aimed at bringing more clarity, consistency, and intention to how systems are designed. It has helped us plan more deliberately, uncover blind spots early, and build more sustainable software.

You won’t always need every section—but having them ensures you're asking the right questions. Whether you use this template as-is or tailor it to suit your needs, I hope it brings clarity, structure, and foresight to your design process.

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Overview

This is the elevator pitch for your design — brief, clear, and compelling.

What this section captures:

• What problem are you solving?
• A brief description of the proposed solution — up to one paragraph, it’s only a brief introduction

Background

This section helps reviewers understand the context of the design and what preceded the decisions made in it.

What this section should do:

• Provides historical or technical context