# Spike: [Investigation Title]

> **Type:** Technical Spike
> **Author:** [Name]
> **Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
> **Status:** In Progress | Completed

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## Core Question

_What do we need to find out?_

[A clear, concise statement of the technical question this spike answers.]

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## Context

_Why does this question exist now?_

[In 2–3 sentences: what created this uncertainty and why it needs to be resolved.]

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## Approach

_How will we investigate?_

[Describe the method: what technology or approach will be tested, and how.]

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## Timebox

**Duration:** [X days]
**Owner:** [Name]

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## Completion Criteria

_How will we know the spike is done?_

- [ ] [Objective condition indicating the question has been answered]

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## Expected Output

_What will this spike produce?_

- [ ] Document with conclusions
- [ ] Proof-of-concept code (disposable)
- [ ] Realistic effort estimate
- [ ] Recommended approach

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## Next Steps

_What happens next, depending on the outcome?_

- **If viable:** [Next step]
- **If not viable:** [Alternative]
