> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://framework.aic.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://framework.aic.io/technical-guidelines-code-standards-and-tech-stack/engineering-operating-model.md).

# Engineering Operating Model

Explains how engineering delivery is organised, including technical principles, governance, architecture decisions, quality gates, documentation and continuous improvement.

## Purpose

This section defines how AIC engineering work is organised and governed.

It sets the operating rules for principles, decisions, quality, evidence and improvement.

## What This Section Covers

* engineering mission and principles
* technical governance and quality gates
* architecture decision records and evidence
* technical debt and continuous improvement

## Use This Section When

Use this section when:

* starting a new delivery
* defining technical governance
* agreeing decision and evidence expectations