SIG Architecture Charter

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Scope

The Architecture SIG maintains and evolves the design principles of Kubernetes, and provides a consistent body of expertise necessary to ensure architectural consistency over time.

In scope

Code, Binaries, Docs, and Services

Conformance test definitions
API definitions
Architectural renderings
API conventions
Design principles
Deprecation policy
Kubernetes Enhancement Proposal (KEP) process
Upgrade and downgrade policy
Cross-component version support skew

Cross-cutting and Externally Facing Processes

API review process
Conformance test review and management
Design documentation management
Deprecation policy management
Architectural initiative backlog management

Out of scope

KEPs that do not have architectural implications or impact are managed by their respective sponsoring SIG(s)
The release enhancement delivery process that is part of the SIG-Release Release Team subproject

Roles and Organization Management

This sig follows and adheres to the Roles and Organization Management outlined in sig-governance and opts-in to updates and modifications to sig-governance .