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title: "Governance"
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  Project history, architecture decisions, compliance, and audit information.
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**Editorial Status**: This page is currently being developed.

* **Jira Ticket**: [TICKET-6737](https://jira.telekom-mms.com/browse/IPCEICIS-6737)
* **Assignee**: Sophie
* **Status**: Draft - Structure only
* **Last Updated**: 2025-11-16
* **TODO**:
  * [ ] Migrate relevant ADRs from docs-old
  * [ ] Document project history and phases
  * [ ] Add deliverables mapping
  * [ ] Include compliance documentation
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## Governance Overview

This section provides information for auditors, governance teams, and stakeholders who need to understand the project's decision-making process, history, and compliance.

## Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)

Documentation of significant architectural decisions made during the project, including context, options considered, and rationale.

## Project History

### Development Process

The EDP was developed using collaborative approaches including mob programming and iterative development with regular user feedback.

### Project Phases

* Research & Design
* Proof of Concept
* Friendly User Phase
* Production Rollout

### Deliverables Mapping

Mapping to IPCEI-CIS deliverables and project milestones.

## Compliance & Audit

### Technology Choices

Documentation of technology evaluation and selection process for key components (e.g., VictoriaMetrics, GARM, Terraform, ArgoCD).

### Security Controls

Overview of implemented security controls and compliance measures.

### Ticket References

Cross-references to Jira tickets, epics, and project tracking for audit trails.

## Community & External Relations

### Open Source Contributions

Contributions to the Forgejo community and other open-source projects.

### External Stakeholders

User experience research and feedback integration.

## Documentation Template

When creating governance documentation:

1. **Context**: Background and situation
2. **Decision/Event**: What was decided or what happened
3. **Rationale**: Why this decision was made
4. **Alternatives**: Other options considered
5. **Consequences**: Impact and outcomes
6. **References**: Links to tickets, discussions, external resources