ADR-D5: Front-end co-located in protea-core

Status:

Accepted

Date:

2026-05-05

Phase:

F1

Context

The Next.js front-end is the primary consumer of the PROTEA REST API and relies tightly on its contract. Two options: keep it inside protea-core/apps/web, or split into a separate protea-web repo.

Decision

Keep the front-end in protea-core/apps/web. Coupling the API to its primary consumer reduces contract drift; separation can happen later if a dedicated UI team or external front-end appears.

Consequences

• One repository contains both API and UI commits; release tags cover both surfaces simultaneously.

• Splitting later costs roughly one week.

Resolution

Closed.