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ADR-001: Framework Scope — Spring Core Only

  • Status: Accepted
  • Date: 2026-03-18
  • Deciders: Craig Parravicini

Context

Spring Framework has hundreds of modules: WebMVC, Data, Security, Cloud, Batch, Integration, etc. The @alt-javascript framework needed a clear boundary on what to implement.

Decision

Limit scope to Spring Framework core and Spring Boot core:

  • IoC container and dependency injection
  • Component lifecycle (init, destroy, start, stop)
  • Application events
  • Bean post-processing
  • Externalized configuration with profiles
  • AOP (method interception)
  • Conditional bean registration

Exclude: WebMVC, Data/JPA, Security, Cloud, Batch, Messaging, Integration, Actuator.

Consequences

Positive:

  • Focused, completable scope
  • Each feature fully implemented rather than many features sketched
  • Clear message to users about what the framework provides

Negative:

  • Users wanting web framework features need to pair with Express, Fastify, etc.
  • No data access abstractions — users wire their own repositories