2026-02-20 superseded by ADR-0003 1 min

ADR-0001: Static-first architecture for v1

Plain HTML, CSS and JS, no framework, no build step.

Context

MRLS is an early-stage site where content model and voice are still evolving rapidly. We need fast iteration and low operational overhead while we discover what deserves to become productized.

Decision

Build v1 as a static site using plain HTML/CSS/JS without framework or build step.

Consequences

  • Pros: direct authorship, low complexity, easy hosting, fast edits.
  • Cons: manual content updates, limited reuse, no built-in CMS.

Revisit trigger

Re-evaluate when we exceed 20-30 content pages or need structured metadata, filtering, and generation.