Team & Execution
Measures whether the team reliably ships: live product plus ongoing feature releases.
Methodology
What We Look For
The Team & Execution signal validates that the team is actively building and shipping product improvements.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Consistent commits on GitHub
- Regular releases and version tags
- Public changelog or "Whats New" updates
- Active development on the default branch
Scoring Factors:
- High commit frequency indicates active development
- Multiple active contributors shows team collaboration
- Regular releases demonstrate shipping discipline
- Quality releases (not just version bumps) show real progress
Data Sources
| Source Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Primary | GitHub releases/tags/commit history, public changelog |
| Secondary | Blog/Mirror release posts, Discord/Telegram announcements |
Verification Process
Guardians evaluate:
- Commit history over 30 and 90 day windows
- Number and quality of releases
- Substance of changes (not just dependency updates)
- Consistency of shipping rhythm
Guide
Finding Information
Step 1: Identify Your GitHub Repository
Ensure your project has:
- Public GitHub repository or organization
- Active commit history
- Clear release tags or changelog
Step 2: Review Recent Activity
Check the following metrics:
- Commits in last 30 days
- Unique contributors in last 30 days
- Releases in last 90 days
- Quality of release notes
Step 3: Document Your Shipping Cadence
Gather evidence of consistent execution:
- Link to GitHub commit history
- Link to releases page
- Link to public changelog (if available)
- Blog posts or announcements about releases
Submitting Evidence
When submitting execution information:
GitHub Repository:
- URL to main repository
- Organization name (if applicable)
Commit Evidence:
- Link to commit history
- Note any special circumstances (e.g., private repos with periodic public syncs)
Release Evidence:
- Link to releases page
- Link to changelog
- Recent release announcement URLs
Additional Evidence:
- Blog posts about feature launches
- Social media announcements
- Community updates in Discord/Telegram