# β Review — Issue #341

## Verdict: APPROVED

**Issue**: #341 - docs: CDD README should define what CDD means and how it connects to the repo  
**Reviewer**: β  
**Review Date**: 2026-05-12  
**Base**: origin/main 48c0dd0e  
**Head**: cycle/341 28aec255  

## AC Review

**AC1**: CDD README opens with a one-liner defining the acronym and its role (γ-axis evolution machinery)  
✅ **PASS** - Excellent opening: "**CDD (Coherence-Driven Development)** is the γ-axis evolution machinery for how the cnos codebase moves coherently."

**AC2**: Explains the relationship between `src/packages/cnos.cdd/skills/` (the method) and `.cdd/releases/` (the evidence)  
✅ **PASS** - Clear Package Structure section separating "/skills/ — The Method" from ".cdd/ — The Evidence"

**AC3**: A reader of the agent-first essay who follows the cnos link can find CDD and understand what the per-release artifact directories are within 30 seconds  
✅ **PASS** - Dedicated "For Essay Readers" section provides direct path explaining .cdd/releases/ as "receipts" from the essay

## Implementation Quality

**Clarity**: Excellent structure with clear sections and progressive detail. 30-second comprehension easily achievable.

**Completeness**: Covers all necessary context from high-level purpose through practical navigation.

**Essay integration**: "For Essay Readers" section directly addresses the use case that surfaced this issue.

## Findings: None

Clean, focused documentation that precisely addresses all ACs. Ready for merge.

## Merge Authorization

Proceed with merge to main per CDD.md §1.4 β step 8.