Version and Licensing¶
This section documents the current version, license, and attribution principles for the Commitment Design System (CDS).
It ensures transparency, traceability, and consistency across all CDS documentation and derivative work.
Version Information¶
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| System Name | Commitment Design System (CDS) |
| Version | V1.0 |
| Status | Release Candidate |
| Release Date | January 2026 |
| Maintained by | 3in3.dev |
| Latest Online Documentation | Always find the latest version and web source here. |
Version 1.0 Summary (Current)¶
CDS V1.0 introduces the core commitment-design lifecycle:
- Meaning Discovery → Intent Refinement → Commitment Formalization
- Canonical artifacts:
- Meaning Handshake
- Intent Package
- Commitment Envelope
- Core quality discipline:
- Must / Should / Smells
- Re-entry rules (Meaning / Intent / Commitment)
- A Software Delivery Profile that extends CDS for software commitments and runtime mapping into delivery frameworks (e.g., 3SF).
License¶
The Commitment Design System (CDS) and all related documentation are licensed under the:
License Type: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Attribution & Citation¶
To attribute this work, please use the following reference:
Commitment Design System (CDS) by 3in3.dev — licensed under CC BY 4.0 via 3in3.dev.
Versioning Policy¶
- Major versions (V2, V3, …) introduce structural or conceptual extensions to the model.
- Minor revisions (e.g., V1.1) include refinements, clarifications, terminology alignment, and documentation improvements.
- All published versions will remain permanently available for reference and citation.
- Future releases will aim to maintain backward compatibility with the foundational definitions, rules, and models of CDS.
Attribution Guidelines¶
If reusing or adapting CDS content:
- Include a visible credit line referencing 3in3.dev and the license type.
- Retain section structure where possible to preserve internal navigation and cross-references.
- When combining CDS content with other frameworks, clearly separate attribution and derived materials.
- For translations or derivative works, add a note identifying what changed and what version you based it on.
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