ADR-001: Google Drive as Storage Provider
Status: Accepted Date: December 17, 2025 Decision Makers: CODITECT Engineering Team
Context
CODITECT needs cloud storage for:
- Meeting recordings (Zoom, Google Meet)
- Project documents and assets
- Team collaboration files
- Export and backup files
Decision
We will use Google Drive as the primary storage provider.
Alternatives Considered
| Provider | Pros | Cons | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | Google ecosystem, real-time collab, 15GB free | Quota limits | Selected |
| Dropbox | Good API, Paper integration | Less Google integration | Rejected |
| OneDrive | Microsoft ecosystem | Different user base | Rejected |
| AWS S3 | Cheapest, unlimited | No native collaboration | Backup only |
Consequences
Positive
- Native integration with Google Meet, Gmail, Docs
- Real-time collaboration built-in
- Push notifications via webhooks
- Familiar UX for most users
- 15GB free per user
Negative
- Quota management required
- Push notifications expire (7 days max)
- Rate limits on API calls
Mitigation
- Implement quota monitoring and alerts
- Auto-renew push notification channels
- Aggressive caching and batching
Document Control:
- Created: December 17, 2025