# Documentation Changelog
All notable changes to ATLAS-GATE-MCP documentation are recorded here, aligned with software releases.
**Format**: [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/)
**Docs-to-Code Mapping**: Each entry links documentation updates to software versions
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## [1.0.0] - 2026-01-21
### Added
#### π Beginner Documentation
- **Absolute Beginner's Guide** (`docs/ABSOLUTE_BEGINNER_GUIDE.md`)
- Complete setup for people who have never used a computer
- Platform-specific instructions (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- 10-section guide covering terminal, installation, safety, troubleshooting
- Glossary of 30+ terms in plain language
- Expected output examples for every command
- Related: Software v1.0.0 release
#### π Documentation System
- **Documentation Lifecycle** (`docs/DOCUMENTATION_LIFECYCLE.md`)
- Versioned documentation strategy (v1, v2, etc.)
- Documentation ownership model and update frequency
- Release-aligned changelog process
- Deprecation policy and timeline
- Quality checks and CI/CD pipeline definition
- Related: Docs-as-a-Product discipline initiative
#### π Diagrams System
- **Diagram Guide** (`docs/diagrams/DIAGRAM_GUIDE.md`)
- Mermaid and PlantUML tool instructions
- Directory structure (source + rendered)
- Regeneration workflows (automatic and manual)
- Best practices for diagram management
- VS Code and online editor workflows
- Related: Architecture documentation infrastructure
#### π’ Enterprise Documentation
- **Executive Overview** (`EXECUTIVE_OVERVIEW.md`)
- One-page strategic summary for decision-makers
- Business value proposition and risk mitigation
- Governance model overview
- Adoption path (3-phase rollout)
- Competitive advantages matrix
- Related: Executive communication and stakeholder alignment
- **Maturity Model & Roadmap** (`docs/MATURITY_MODEL.md`)
- 6-dimension capability assessment (Reliability, Security, Observability, Operability, Governance, Documentation)
- 5-level maturity scale (Ad Hoc β Optimized)
- Current status (Level 3: Managed)
- Multi-year roadmap (v1.0 β v4.0+)
- Phase definitions with timelines and investment
- Success metrics per dimension
- Related: Long-term product vision and planning
#### π€ Community Guidelines
- **Contributing Guide** (`CONTRIBUTING.md`)
- Full contribution workflow (fork β PR β merge)
- Code standards (JavaScript ES modules, naming, error handling)
- Testing requirements and coverage expectations
- Documentation contribution checklist
- Commit message format with examples
- Code review process and timeline
- ADR process for architectural changes
- Release process and cadence definition
- Related: Project governance and community health
#### π GitHub Templates
- **Bug Report Template** (`.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md`)
- **Feature Request Template** (`.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md`)
- **Pull Request Template** (`.github/pull_request_template.md`)
- Related: Standardized contribution intake
### Changed
- None (initial documentation architecture v1.0)
### Deprecated
- None
### Removed
- None
### Fixed
- None
### Security
- Documented secret management best practices in Absolute Beginner's Guide
- Added safety section for environment variables and secret rotation
- Related: Security awareness for new users
### Docs-to-Code Mapping
| Component | Doc Version | Code Version | Commit |
|-----------|------------|--------------|--------|
| Core Governance | 1.0 | 1.0.0 | - |
| Executive Overview | 1.0 | 1.0.0 | - |
| Beginner Guide | 1.0 | 1.0.0 | - |
| Lifecycle & Governance | 1.0 | 1.0.0 | - |
| Diagrams System | 1.0 | 1.0.0 | - |
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## Release Notes
### Software Version Alignment
**ATLAS-GATE MCP v1.0.0** includes:
- Core dual-role governance (ANTIGRAVITY/WINDSURF)
- Plan-based authorization with cryptographic verification
- Comprehensive audit logging and replay
- Bootstrap security mechanism
- Complete test coverage
**This documentation release (v1.0.0)** adds:
- Docs-as-a-Product system with versioning
- Enterprise-grade guides (executive, beginners, maturity model)
- Governance documentation (lifecycle, contributing, ADR system)
- Diagram management infrastructure
- GitHub templates and CI/CD readiness
### Key Achievements
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**Complete documentation coverage** across all audiences (executives, beginners, developers, operators)
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**Docs-as-a-Product discipline** with version control, lifecycle, and governance
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**Beginner-friendly guides** assuming zero computer experience
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**Enterprise credibility** through executive overview, maturity model, roadmap
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**Clear governance** through Contributing guide, ADR system, lifecycle process
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**Diagram infrastructure** with source + rendered management
### For Different Audiences
**Complete Novices**:
- Start with [Absolute Beginner's Guide](./docs/ABSOLUTE_BEGINNER_GUIDE.md)
- Reference [Glossary](./docs/GLOSSARY.md) for unfamiliar terms
- Use [Troubleshooting](./docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md) section
**Developers & Technical Teams**:
- Read [Architecture Overview](./docs/ARCHITECTURE.md)
- Study [ADRs](./adr/) for design decisions
- Follow [Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
**Executives & Stakeholders**:
- Read [Executive Overview](./EXECUTIVE_OVERVIEW.md) (1 page)
- Review [Maturity Model](./docs/MATURITY_MODEL.md) for capabilities
- Check [Security Policy](./SECURITY.md) for risk posture
**Operators & DevOps**:
- Follow deployment in [Getting Started](./docs/ABSOLUTE_BEGINNER_GUIDE.md)
- Reference [Troubleshooting](./docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
- Monitor using [Audit Log Guide](./docs/guides/AUDIT_LOG_ANALYSIS.md)
### Migration & Deprecation
N/A β This is the initial v1.0 documentation release.
### Next Review Date
**2026-04-21** (3 months)
Expected updates:
- v2.0 roadmap progress
- Kubernetes deployment documentation
- Compliance reporting guide
- Advanced monitoring and metrics
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## How to Read This Changelog
- **Added**: New documentation pages or sections
- **Changed**: Updates to existing documentation
- **Deprecated**: Documentation marked for removal (with timeline)
- **Removed**: Documentation no longer valid
- **Fixed**: Corrections to errors or broken links
- **Security**: Security-related documentation updates
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## Quick Navigation
- **Current Version**: [v1.0 in /docs/v1/](./docs/v1/)
- **Previous Versions**: [All versions](./docs/)
- **Latest Stable**: [/docs/latest](./docs/latest) β points to v1.0
- **In Development**: [v2.0 in /docs/v2/](./docs/v2/)
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**Last Updated**: 2026-01-21
**Next Review**: 2026-04-21
**Document Version**: 1.0.0