diff --git a/.validityreview/2025-10-22.md b/.validityreview/2025-10-22.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5dc9879 --- /dev/null +++ b/.validityreview/2025-10-22.md @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ +--- +Name: Validity Review 14 +Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 +Time: 16:00 CET +Location: Online (videocall) + +--- + + +## Present +| Christina Gianelloni
[@musik-c][] | Daniel Gonzalez
[@gonzalaga][] | Federico Weill
[@federicoweill][] | Jeni Davidson
[][]| Marek Mahut
[@mmahut][] | Sebastien Bode
[@cleanerm5][] | Beatrice Anihiri
[@opacular][] | +|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| + +[@musik-c]: https://github.com/musik-c +[@federicoweill]: https://github.com/federicoweill +[@gonzalaga]: https://github.com/gonzalaga +[@cleanerm5]: https://github.com/cleanerm5 +[@quantumplation]: https://github.com/quantumplation +[@mmahut]: https://github.com/mmahut +[@opacular]: https://github.com/opacular +Jeni PM at Sundae Labs + +### Not Present (voting by proxy) + +--- + +## Agenda adjustment +Monthly Board meetings will move to the third Wednesday of each month witht the next meeting (being on) 19 November 2025. + +## Open source mentorship review +- Aiken and Amaru will continue open conding hours. +- Sessions will be scheduled and promoted in advance with one GA representative every two weeks, with responsibilities split across representatives covering Aiken, GA scheduling, and Amaru. +- A shared PRAGMA Workspace calendar will be created to streamline coordination of mentorship and coding sessions. + +## Project Committee (Phase 2) updates + +- An initial mock-up and PDR outline were presented. +- The Project Committee will evaluate prospective projects and, according to the PDR, oversee them afterward. +- Expected initial committee size is 3–5 members. +- Given the anticipated workload, compensation may be appropriate. + +### Application Process +- An application will be developed using job-description-style criteria, though the exact information required from applicants remains under discussion, including whether the General Assembly should define these questions. +- A requirement for three contributors was considered, but single-contributor teams may still qualify as “active projects” and will not be excluded from joining PRAGMA as incubating projects. +- A “guide” role may be introduced to support onboarding and act as a point of contact for new projects, and a concise one-page overview of the committee process and expectations will also be created. + +### Timeline + +- The Project committee’s formation will be announced at the Cardano Summit 2025 and should be established by early December to provide early input on project application requirements. +- Committee roles will have a one-year term. + +### Funding + +Funding options for potential compensation will be further explored, including: + + - a one-time fee for new projects, and + - a scholarship option for teams unable to cover costs. + +Member dues for 2026 require additional definition. + +## General Assembly Value Proposition status + +**In progress:** +- Open source mentorships +- Field-tested documentation and workflows + +**Not yet started:** +- Assessment tools to evaluate the maturity and ease-of-use of open-source projects +- PRAGMA ecosystem recommendations identifying existing open-source solutions and use cases that support project success + +These items will begin once the Project Committee is established. + + +## Maintainer Committee review + +- A standardized set of rules for repository administration is required, including a clear permissions model and defined admin rights across PRAGMA projects; existing post-mortem documentation offers context but is not sufficient. +- An SLA and a standardized request-submission process should be established, with defined response times and a dedicated request channel (e.g., GitHub tickets or another designated pathway). + +**Repository Status** +- Some repositories have limited activity and open issues; support needs should be clarified, with additional capacity expected after upcoming releases. +- Outreach to the Open Source Committee and increased project visibility may help attract contributors and identify whether similar challenges exist across other projects. + +### Repository Status + +- Some repositories have had minimal activity and accumulating open issues. +- Increased activity expected after upcoming releases. +- Clarification needed on required support and possible contributor outreach. + +## Documentation location change on GitHub form +Meeting minutes are currently stored within the validity review section, and it was proposed that they be moved to the Board documents area for consistency. A vote was conducted and approved. + +## Review and decision for Open pull requests + +Board members were asked to review: +- Three PRs containing prior meeting minutes +- The Project Committee Charter PR + +## Accounting updates + +- No updates on accounting related matters. +- Member dues for 2026 require additional discussion. + +## Brand management updates + +No updates on trademark-related matters. + +## Legal updates +Follow-up meeting pending to confirm expectations, deliverables, and costs. + + +--- +The meeting ended at 17:00 UTC