QUALITY.md

QUALITY.md introduces an open format to enhance system quality management through clear, shared definitions. Key features include: • YAML frontmatter for quality characteristics (security, accessibility, test quality) • Defined quality requirements (documentation, guides, sensors) • Markdown body for contextual information and rationale • Supports continuous improvement for humans and software agents • Open format, agent and vendor agnostic This framework helps teams establish, communicate, and maintain a consistent understanding of quality across projects. By formalizing quality models into a structured file, it simplifies the process of aligning stakeholders and development processes. It helps ensure that all aspects, from code maintainability to user experience, are systematically addressed and tracked. QUALITY.md is ideal for engineering teams, product managers, and project leaders focused on delivering robust and reliable software. It provides a standardized way to embed quality considerations directly into project repositories, facilitating reviews, discussions, and iterative enhancements. Use it to foster a culture of sustained system health and performance.