---
id: GOV_MESSAGE_ORDERING
type: reference
status: active
tier: T4
title: message-ordering
description: Governance rules for message-ordering.
applies_when:
  - "kafka partition"
  - "message ordering"
  - "consumer group"
  - "at-least-once"
---

# message-ordering (current)

This document records the current governance decision for the message-ordering area. It states the recommended approach, the rationale behind it, and how to request an exception.

## Decision

- Adopt the documented pattern for this area.
- Prefer the recommended approach over ad-hoc alternatives.
- Record any deviation in the project decision record.
- Consult this page before related work begins.
