Implements the first phase of ADR-0023 selective hot-reloading. Adds viper.WatchConfig wiring + an OnConfigChange handler that re-unmarshals the Config struct on file changes and applies the hot-reloadable subset. Phase 1 reloadable field: logging.level — re-applied via SetupLogging on every change. The remaining 3 fields listed in ADR-0023 (api.v2_enabled, telemetry sampler type/ratio, auth.jwt.ttl) follow the same pattern and will land in subsequent phase PRs without further infrastructure work. Changes: - pkg/config/config.go : Config struct gets unexported viper + reloadMu fields; new WatchAndApply(ctx) method starts the watcher and stops it on context cancel. Defensive: no-op when no config file is in use. - pkg/server/server.go Run() : calls WatchAndApply(rootCtx) so the watcher stops on graceful shutdown. - pkg/config/config_hot_reload_test.go (new) : 3 unit tests covering end-to-end reload, no-config-file no-op, nil-viper no-op. Race detector clean. - adr/0023-config-hot-reloading.md : Status → Phase 1 Implemented; remaining fields explicitly Proposed for follow-up phases. Verifier verdict: APPROVE. Race detector passes. Full BDD suite still green. The @flaky scenario in features/config/config_hot_reloading.feature remains @flaky for now — activating it requires reliable cross-process file-watching behaviour which is sensitive to filesystem semantics on the CI runner; the unit test exercises the same code path deterministically.
Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
This directory contains the Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for the dance-lessons-coach project. Each ADR captures a structurally important decision, its context, and its consequences.
Index
| ADR | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 0001 | Use Go 1.26.1 as the standard Go version | Accepted |
| 0002 | Use Chi router for HTTP routing | Accepted |
| 0003 | Use Zerolog for structured logging | Accepted |
| 0004 | Adopt interface-based design pattern | Accepted |
| 0005 | Implement graceful shutdown with readiness endpoints | Accepted |
| 0006 | Use Viper for configuration management | Accepted |
| 0007 | Integrate OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing | Accepted |
| 0008 | Adopt BDD with Godog for behavioral testing | Accepted |
| 0009 | Combine BDD and Swagger-based testing | Partially Implemented |
| 0010 | API v2 Feature Flag Implementation | Accepted |
| 0012 | Git Hooks: Staged-Only Formatting | Accepted |
| 0013 | OpenAPI/Swagger Toolchain Selection | Partially Implemented |
| 0015 | CLI Subcommands and Flag Management with Cobra | Implemented |
| 0016 | CI/CD Pipeline Design for Multi-Platform Compatibility | Accepted |
| 0017 | Trunk-Based Development Workflow for CI/CD Safety | Approved |
| 0018 | User Management and Authentication System | Proposed |
| 0019 | PostgreSQL Database Integration | Proposed |
| 0020 | Docker Build Strategy: Traditional vs Buildx | Accepted |
| 0021 | JWT Secret Retention Policy | Proposed |
| 0022 | Rate Limiting and Cache Strategy | Proposed |
| 0023 | Config Hot Reloading Strategy | Proposed |
| 0024 | BDD Test Organization and Isolation Strategy | Proposed |
| 0025 | BDD Scenario Isolation Strategies | Proposed |
Note
: numbers
0011and0014are not currently in use. Reserved for future ADRs or representing previously deleted entries.
What is an ADR?
An ADR is a document capturing one significant architectural decision: the context that motivated it, the decision itself, and its consequences. ADRs are append-only — once published, an ADR is not edited (except for typo / status updates). New decisions that supersede previous ones are recorded as new ADRs that explicitly link back.
Canonical Format
All ADRs follow the canonical format below (homogenized 2026-05-03):
# NN. Short title summarising the decision
**Status:** <Proposed | Accepted | Implemented | Partially Implemented | Approved | Rejected | Deferred | Deprecated | Superseded by ADR-NNNN>
**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Authors:** Name(s)
[Optional fields, all in `**Field:** value` format:]
**Decision Drivers:** ...
**Implementation Status:** ...
**Implementation Date:** ...
**Last Updated:** ...
## Context and Problem Statement
[Describe the context and problem statement.]
## Decision Drivers
* Driver 1
* Driver 2
## Considered Options
* Option 1
* Option 2
## Decision Outcome
Chosen option: "Option 1" because [justification].
## Pros and Cons of the Options
### Option 1
* Good, because [argument].
* Bad, because [argument].
### Option 2
* Good, because [argument].
* Bad, because [argument].
## Links
* Related ADR: [ADR-NNNN](NNNN-slug.md)
* Issue: [#NN](https://gitea.arcodange.lab/arcodange/dance-lessons-coach/issues/NN)
Status Legend
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Proposed | Decision is being discussed; no implementation yet. |
| Accepted | Decision has been made; implementation may be pending or in progress. |
| Approved | Same as Accepted; alternative term used in some legacy ADRs. |
| Implemented | Decision is fully implemented and in production. |
| Partially Implemented | Decision is partly implemented; remainder is deferred or pending. |
| Rejected | Decision considered and explicitly rejected. The ADR documents why. |
| Deferred | Decision postponed; revisit later. |
| Deprecated | Decision is no longer relevant; system has moved on. |
| Superseded by ADR-NNNN | Decision has been replaced by another ADR. Always include the link. |
How to Add a New ADR
- Pick the next available number (currently next would be
0026). - Copy an existing ADR (e.g.,
0001-go-1.26.1-standard.md) as a starting template. - Edit the title, status, date, authors, and content.
- Update this
README.mdindex with the new ADR. - Commit using gitmoji convention (e.g.,
📝 docs(adr): add ADR-0026 about ...). - Open a PR for review.