We’re excited to announce the public open-source release of Golazo!
Golazo is an open-source framework designed to help engineering teams work efficiently and transparently. It’s designed for real-world practicality by emphasizing design documentation before code, multiple peer reviews, visual workflow boards, shared ownership, and customer validation.
Every work item is scoped to less than two weeks and begins with a concise design document. Peer signoff is required before coding starts, helping eliminate architectural surprises during PR reviews. These documents not only provide immediate context but also serve as a lasting knowledge base for the team and a valuable resource for AI coding agents and LLMs.
There’s no assigned ownership of workstreams. Engineers are encouraged to pick up any ticket that interests them, supported by team conversations and the design doc knowledge base. Successes and learning opportunities are shared by all.
Golazo is built for asynchronous collaboration, making it ideal for both in-person teams and hybrid teams across time zones. Daily standups focus on lessons learned and moving work forward, not just status updates. Regular retrospectives celebrate wins and identify ways to improve efficiency. Planning is a group activity, ensuring everyone’s perspective is included.
Curious about the details? Explore the full documentation on GitHub or the rendered HTML version on GitHub pages to see how Golazo can help your team thrive.
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