# AOD Standard

Version: 1.0.0

Status: Initial Public Release

Release Date: July 2026

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# Overview

AI Orchestrated Development (AOD) is an open software engineering methodology that enables humans and artificial intelligence to collaborate through a structured, governed development lifecycle.

Rather than focusing solely on code generation, AOD emphasizes understanding, governance, architecture, planning, implementation, validation, and continuous evolution.

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# Included in Version 1.0.0

## Methodology

- Manifest
- Core Principles
- AI Responsibilities
- Human Responsibilities

## Lifecycle Workflows

- Initialization
- Discovery
- Governance
- Architecture
- Planning
- Implementation
- Validation
- Evolution

## Governance Artifact Specifications

- Decision Log
- Product Vocabulary
- Source of Truth
- Product Bible
- Product Requirements
- Data Dictionary
- Information Architecture
- UI/UX Bible
- Build Master Plan

## Operational Documentation

- Quick Start Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- AI Compatibility Guide

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# Repository Structure

```
docs/
prompts/
artifacts/
getting-started/
examples/
website/
```

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# Compatibility

The AOD Standard is designed to be platform independent and may be implemented using any AI system capable of following the methodology.

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# Next Planned Release

Version 1.1.0

Planned enhancements include:

- Additional governance artifact specifications
- Example projects
- Founder walkthroughs
- Industry-specific guidance
- Expanded documentation