From 185b60c22b97dffe581b80dd3c0a1d5839ef216d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alexander Neumann Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 22:29:06 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Document project governance --- GOVERNANCE.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) create mode 100644 GOVERNANCE.md diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..54ed85e07 --- /dev/null +++ b/GOVERNANCE.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# restic project governance + +## Overview + +The restic project uses a governance model commonly described as Benevolent +Dictator For Life (BDFL). This document outlines our understanding of what this +means. It is derived from the [i3 window manager project +governance](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/i3/i3/next/.github/GOVERNANCE.md). + +## Roles + +* user: anyone who interacts with the restic project +* core contributor: a handful of people who have contributed significantly to + the project by any means (issue triage, support, documentation, code, etc.). + Core contributors are recognizable via GitHub’s "Member" badge. +* Benevolent Dictator For Life (BDFL): a single individual who makes decisions + when consensus cannot be reached. restic's current BDFL is [@fd0](https://github.com/fd0). + +## Decision making process + +In general, we try to reach consensus in discussions. In case consensus cannot +be reached, the BDFL makes a decision. + +## Contribution process + +The contribution process is described in a separate document called +[CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md).