Show HN: ChangeSpec is an open specification for software change communication

Category: library

Tags: specification, change-management, api-integration

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

ChangeSpec defines an open, standardized event format for communicating software changes like API updates, security advisories, and pricing adjustments, aiming to replace scattered notification channels with a machine-readable, vendor-agnostic contract layer. It provides JSON Schema, reference implementations in multiple languages, and governance for community evolution, complementing standards like CloudEvents and OpenAPI. The project is interesting for its potential to solve a real integration pain point by formalizing change communication across SaaS vendors and consumers.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, platform engineers

Repository: https://github.com/changespec/spec · Python · 2 stars

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