Contributor handbook for Astrid: the polyrepo, public contracts, contribution process, and release workflow.
AI summary: The canonical guide to contributing, governance, and operating principles for the Unicity Astrid OS.
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The Unicity Astrid Handbook serves as the central document for understanding the workflows, governance structures, and core principles of the Astrid OS project. It details contribution tiers, RFC processes, and foundational design philosophies like the 'kernel-is-dumb law'. It acts as a comprehensive reference for anyone looking to actively develop or maintain the Unicity Astrid ecosystem.
Open-source contributors, core maintainers, and systems engineers actively developing the Unicity Astrid OS.
Provide new developers with the essential context needed to start contributing effectively.
Guide community members through the process of submitting and reviewing Requests for Comments.
Ensure all system changes adhere to the established 'kernel-is-dumb' philosophy.
Clarify roles, responsibilities, and contribution tiers within the organization.
Getting started: git clone https://github.com/unicity-astrid/handbook.git
How to work on Unicity Astrid OS: the polyrepo, the kernel-is-dumb law, the RFC trigger, contribution tiers, and the release process.
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