# IT Site Survey AI - Technical Decisions

## July 3, 2026 - Dashboard Implementation Approach
**Decision**: Implement a client-side dashboard that fetches data from a new API endpoint
**Alternatives Considered**: 
- Server-side rendered dashboard
- Separate admin application
- Database-based reporting interface
**Chosen Because**: 
- Leverages existing Flask API infrastructure
- Provides real-time data without page refresh
- Maintains consistency with existing application architecture
- Quick to implement and deploy

## July 3, 2026 - Data Storage Approach
**Decision**: Continue using in-memory storage for survey responses
**Alternatives Considered**:
- Implement PostgreSQL database
- Use SQLite for local storage
- Add Redis for caching
**Chosen Because**:
- Maintains simplicity of current implementation
- Avoids additional infrastructure dependencies
- Sufficient for current use case
- Can be enhanced later without breaking changes

## July 3, 2026 - API Endpoint Design
**Decision**: Add GET /api/surveys/responses endpoint to retrieve all responses
**Alternatives Considered**:
- Add pagination to endpoint
- Implement filtering parameters
- Create separate admin-only endpoints
**Chosen Because**:
- Simple implementation that meets current needs
- Can be extended with parameters later
- Follows REST conventions
- Consistent with existing API patterns