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# ADR-0003: Use Git Submodules for External Projects
**Status**: Accepted
**Date**: 2025-01-27
**Deciders**: Workspace maintainers
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## Context
We need to include external projects or existing repositories in monorepos. Options include:
- Git submodules
- Copying code into monorepo
- Converting to workspace packages
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## Decision
We will use Git submodules for:
- External repositories
- Existing projects that should maintain independent versioning
- Projects maintained separately
We will use workspace packages for:
- New shared code
- Internal libraries
- Code that benefits from unified versioning
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## Consequences
### Positive
- ✅ Maintains repository independence
- ✅ Allows independent versioning
- ✅ Preserves git history
- ✅ Easier external contribution
### Negative
- ⚠️ Submodule complexity
- ⚠️ Requires submodule management knowledge
- ⚠️ Can complicate workflow
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**Status**: Accepted