Vision Document - RAISE Manifesto Website Project

This Vision Document serves as the foundation for the RAISE Manifesto website. It articulates what we are trying to build and why it matters—establishing a clear purpose that guides all subsequent decisions.

Vision: RAISE Manifesto Site

What are we trying to do?

We are creating a simple, accessible website to publish the RAISE Manifesto—a story-first methodology for meaningful, artifact-driven software engineering—and to invite open, thoughtful commentary from the world.

Why does it matter?

The RAISE Manifesto is a call to rethink how software is envisioned, built, and evolved. By sharing it publicly, we aim to:

Spark dialogue about story-first engineering and artifact-driven alignment.
Empower visionaries, technical and non-technical alike, to bring their ideas to life.
Invite critique, questions, and contributions to help the methodology grow.

Who is it for?

Makers, founders, and engineers seeking a more purposeful way to build.
Non-technical contributors who want to participate deeply in shaping software.
Anyone curious about the intersection of narrative, values, and technology.
People who have always had ideas, but have struggled to bring them to life.

What change do we seek?

To make the RAISE Manifesto accessible, visible, and alive through public feedback.
To foster a community of reflection and co-creation around story-first engineering.
To demonstrate that methodology itself can be a living, evolving artifact.

Core Values

Clarity: The site should make the manifesto easy to read, understand, and respond to.
Openness: All are welcome to comment, critique, and contribute.
Integrity: Comments and discussions are moderated to uphold respectful, constructive dialogue.
Iteration: The manifesto and site will evolve in response to feedback and new ideas.

Success Criteria

The manifesto is published in a clear, readable format.
Visitors can easily leave comments or questions.
The site encourages thoughtful engagement and signals openness to revision.
The process for updating the manifesto and responding to feedback is visible and transparent.

Out of Scope

Advanced features (user accounts, voting, rich media, etc.)—the focus is on simplicity and dialogue.
Broad content beyond the manifesto and its discussion.

This vision document was created at the project inception and guides all subsequent development decisions. It is revisited regularly to ensure alignment.