# β Close-out — Issue #341

**Issue**: #341 - docs: CDD README should define what CDD means and how it connects to the repo  
**Cycle**: 341  
**β**: beta@cdd.cnos  
**Date**: 2026-05-12  

## Review Summary

**Verdict**: APPROVED  
**Rounds**: 1 (no fix rounds required)  
**Merge**: Completed to main at 23:20 UTC  

## Implementation Assessment

**Quality**: Excellent. α delivered clear, well-structured documentation that precisely addresses all ACs.

**Clarity**: Outstanding 30-second comprehension path for essay readers. Progressive structure from high-level purpose to practical navigation.

**Completeness**: Full coverage of CDD package purpose, structure, and reader guidance.

## Release Notes

CDD README created defining Coherence-Driven Development as γ-axis evolution machinery. Explains package structure (skills/ method vs .cdd/releases/ evidence) and provides 30-second path for essay readers to understand per-release artifact directories.

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**Merge SHA**: 6afd0d70265acbb05c739f7fca1badd335ed32aa  
**Artifacts**: CDD README.md created, clear package documentation  
**Next**: Ready for δ release boundary operations