name: Spike
description: Time-boxed investigation or research task
title: "[Spike] "
labels:
  - "type:spike"
body:
  - type: markdown
    attributes:
      value: |
        Use this template for research or technical exploration that should end with a recommendation.
  - type: textarea
    id: question
    attributes:
      label: Question to answer
      description: What decision or uncertainty is this spike meant to resolve?
      placeholder: State the main question as clearly as possible.
    validations:
      required: true
  - type: textarea
    id: options
    attributes:
      label: Options to evaluate
      description: Which alternatives should be compared?
      placeholder: List the candidate approaches or tools to investigate.
    validations:
      required: true
  - type: textarea
    id: deliverable
    attributes:
      label: Expected deliverable
      description: What output should this spike produce?
      placeholder: "Example: recommendation, benchmark, decision memo, or migration notes."
    validations:
      required: true
  - type: textarea
    id: done_criteria
    attributes:
      label: Done criteria
      description: What needs to happen before this spike can be closed?
      placeholder: Define the minimum evidence or conclusion expected.
    validations:
      required: true
  - type: input
    id: deadline
    attributes:
      label: Target date
      description: Optional deadline for the spike
      placeholder: YYYY-MM-DD
    validations:
      required: false