Aperture Operating Manual (AOM)

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Document Version: 1.0.0 Last Updated: [YYYY-MM-DD]

Welcome to the Aperture Operating Manual (AOM), the central guiding document for the Aperture Viewer project. This manual outlines our core principles, governance structures, development workflows, community engagement strategies, legal framework, and operational policies. It serves as a comprehensive resource for team members, contributors, and anyone interested in understanding how the Aperture Viewer project functions.

The AOM is organized into the following main parts:

• Part 1: Foundation & Identity: Establishes our core purpose, vision, mission, values, and key differentiators.
• Part 2: Governance & Team Structure: Details the project's governance model, team roles, and responsibilities.
• Part 3: Team Membership & Conduct: Outlines the principles of team membership, required agreements, communication protocols, and our Code of Conduct.
• Part 4: Development & Technical Operations: Covers our development workflow, quality assurance, release management, and code maintenance.
• Part 5 ‐ Community Engagement & External Relations: Describes how we interact with our user community, manage social media, and engage with external projects.
• Part 6: Legal & Administrative: Addresses the legal framework, licensing, infrastructure, and non-commercial status of the project.

Please navigate to the respective parts for detailed information. The sidebar also provides a full breakdown of all sections and appendices.

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Version History:

• 1.0.0 ([YYYY-MM-DD]): Initial release of the Aperture Operating Manual. This version establishes the foundational principles, governance, operational procedures, and policies for the Aperture Viewer project.