cimp-practices
This repository contains optional practices, templates, and patterns
for applying the CIMP canon in real systems.
This repository is not part of the CIMP canon.
It exists to reduce friction and capture learning, not to enforce process.
These practices are optional starting points
for applying the CIMP Canon in real systems.
Use what fits your context.
Skip or adapt the rest.
Relationship to the canon
The CIMP canon defines:
- concepts
- boundaries
- invariants
- governance principles
The canonical source of truth lives in the main CIMP repository:
👉 https://github.com/cimpai/cimp
This repository provides:
- example forms
- practical heuristics
- reusable templates
If a practice conflicts with the canon,
the canon always wins.
What this repository is
- a toolbox for teams applying CIMP
- a collection of minimal templates
- a place for experience-driven guidance
What this repository is not
- a mandatory process
- an official workflow
- a certification standard
- a replacement for judgment
Practices may evolve or be removed.
The canon does not.
Structure
templates/— minimal document templates (one possible form)CHANGE_PLAN.md— template for change planningINCIDENT.md— template for incident documentationpractices/— short guides based on real usage- See practices/README.md for available guides
Status
This repository evolves independently.
Breaking changes here do not imply changes to the CIMP canon.
License
Apache License 2.0