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Roadmap

Short-term (Phase 1)

  • Document the basic reference model

  • First version of the maturity model

  • Draft a questionnaire catalog for architects

  • Formalize governance structure (TSC, maintainers, WGs)

Medium-term (Phase 2 – Towards v1.0)

  • Maturity Model v1.0 with clear criteria and scoring schema

  • Questionnaire paths:

    • Path for architects

    • Path for platform teams

    • Path for security/compliance

  • Example implementations (reference implementations) for typical scenarios

  • Definition of an exam/certification plan for v1.0

Exams Roadmap (V1.0 – Concept)

Foundation-Level Exam:
  • Basic understanding of WAF++ and the reference model

  • Core concepts of the maturity model and governance

Architect-Level Exam:
  • Deep dive into architectural decisions

  • Applying questionnaires and scoring models to case studies

Assessor/Auditor Track (optional):
  • Focus on assessing existing platforms

  • Interpreting maturity scores and deriving action plans

Long-term (Phase 3)

  • Integration with other open-source projects (CNCF ecosystem)

  • Tools for semi-automated assessment (e.g. questionnaire engines)

  • Translations and adaptations for different regulatory contexts

Further Details

See also: Roadmap 2026