Decision trail
A decision trail is the append-only style history of revisions, reviews, and evaluations on a structured decision in CADS — so stakeholders can see how thinking evolved, not just the last paragraph someone typed.
Concept
Why closure cares about trails
At closure time, auditors and engineering leaders often ask how you knew it was safe to stop. A decision trail ties that story to timestamps and actors instead of relying on memory.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does a decision trail matter at closure?
- Reviewers and leadership can see how understanding evolved and what evidence supported the final close, instead of trusting a single static narrative written later.
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