RFC Process

Definitions

1. A structured process for proposing and discussing significant changes to a project. Authors write a detailed proposal (motivation, detailed design, alternatives, drawbacks), the community reviews and comments, and maintainers accept, reject, or request modifications. Used by Rust, React, Python (PEPs), and many open-source projects to make inclusive, well-documented decisions.

   In plain English: A formal process for proposing big changes to a project, where the community discusses and reviews before a decision is made.

   Example: "The async/await syntax went through 6 months of RFC discussion — 200 comments, 3 major revisions, and a final approval by the language team."

Related Terms

• Threat Model
• Release Train
• Threat Modeling
• Open Source Initiative
• OSPO
• Request for Comments
• Technical Steering Committee
• The Apache Way
• FreeCAD
• Inkscape
• Stage Gate