Standard: Component Readiness Grades (CRG) v1.0 Assessed: 2026-03-01 Assessor: Jonathan D.A. Jewell
Current Grade: C
| Grade | Name | Release Stage | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
X |
Untested |
— |
No testing performed. Status unknown. |
F |
Harmful / Wasteful |
— |
Reject, deprecate, or delegate. |
E |
Minimal / Salvageable |
Pre-alpha |
Barely functional. Needs redesign or major work. |
D |
Partial / Inconsistent |
Alpha |
Works on some things but not systematically. |
C |
Self-Validated |
Beta |
Dogfooded and reliable in home context. |
B |
Broadly Validated |
Release Candidate |
Tested on 6+ diverse external targets. |
A |
Field-Proven |
Stable |
Real-world feedback confirms value. No harm in wild. |
| Component | Grade | Release Stage | Evidence Summary | Last Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
X |
— |
Not yet tested. |
2026-03-01 |
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X |
— |
Not yet tested. |
2026-03-01 |
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Grades are per-component, not per-project.
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Grade A does not mean perfection — it means demonstrated value in the field.
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Grade F includes opportunity cost — maintaining something when a better tool exists.
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Grades can be skipped if evidence supports it (e.g., X → C if dogfooded immediately).
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Review all grades before each release and at least once per release cycle.
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See the full CRG standard for complete definitions, evidence requirements, and transition criteria.