AVP RFC Process

February 24, 2026 · View on GitHub

What is an RFC?

RFC = Request for Comments. Design documents for protocol changes.

When to Write

Write RFC for:

  • New features
  • Breaking changes
  • Behavior modifications

NOT needed for:

  • Bug fixes
  • Docs
  • Implementation details

Process

  1. Draft → Copy template
  2. Submit → Open PR
  3. Discuss → Community reviews
  4. Revise → Update based on feedback
  5. Decision → Accepted/rejected
  6. Implement → Update spec if accepted