What's Changed

Fixed

• Updated GitHub Actions workflow to use Node.js 20 instead of 18 to meet markdownlint-cli2 v0.18.1 requirements
• Ensured workflow compatibility with latest pre-commit and markdownlint-cli2 versions

This patch release fixes CI/CD pipeline issues without any changes to the policy itself.

Full Changelog: v2.0.1...v2.0.2

What's Changed

Language Standardisation

• 🇬🇧 Converted all American English spellings to British English throughout the codebase
• Updated: organization → organisation, customize → customise, behavior → behaviour, etc.
• Renamed CUSTOMIZATION.md to CUSTOMISATION.md

Minor Updates

• 📝 Updated CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md version from 2.0.0 to 2.0.1
• 🏷️ Updated badge from "Organization" to "Organisation"
• 🔄 Switched version badge to auto-update from GitHub releases
• 🎨 Fixed markdown formatting in Implementation Resources section

This release ensures consistent British English usage throughout the project documentation while maintaining all functionality.

Full Changelog: v2.0.0...v2.0.1

What's Changed

Breaking Changes

• 🏢 Migrated repository from mistial-dev to OpenPhysical organization
• 📝 Complete rewrite of README introduction for improved clarity and inclusivity
• 🎭 Moved "Sir, this is a Wendy's" content from README to FAQ for better context
• 🏷️ Renamed "Sir, this is a Wendy's" section to "Overall Philosophy" in README

Policy Updates

• Enhanced CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md with more inclusive language while maintaining firm boundaries
• Updated all examples to be welcoming yet clear about project scope
• Added statement that people from all backgrounds bring valuable technical skills
• Refined language to avoid conflict while remaining unyielding on standards

Major Improvements

• 📂 Reorganized documentation structure (moved docs to docs/ directory)
• 🎯 Enhanced policy language to be welcoming while maintaining firm boundaries
• 📊 Added comprehensive badge collection for project status
• 🔧 Updated pre-commit configuration with specific commit hashes
• ✅ Fixed all markdown linting and editorconfig violations
• 🌍 Added cultural sensitivity notes about different ways to redirect conversations

New Features

• Mention of OpenPhysical Foundation as first adopter and standards body
• Expanded explanation of the Wendy's meme in FAQ with respectful usage guidance
• More professional redirect examples in docs/EXAMPLES.md

This release represents a major evolution in making the policy more inclusive and professional while maintaining its core purpose of keeping technical projects focused.

Full Changelog: v1.2.0...v2.0.0

What's Changed

Major Updates

• 🔄 Renamed BOUNDED_CONTRIBUTION_POLICY.md to CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md as the canonical policy file
• 😄 Added "Sir, this is a Wendy's" meme throughout documentation for handling off-topic discussions
• 📋 Restructured GitHub templates with proper YAML front matter and multiple issue types
• 🎯 Added flexibility guidance for adapting templates to different project types
• 📝 Created changelog in docs/ directory tracking version history

Policy Changes

• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md now includes guidance on appropriate humor in technical contexts
• Enhanced examples showing how to redirect off-topic discussions professionally
• Improved clarity on maintainer discretion and neutral environment principles

This release establishes CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md as the standard filename following GitHub conventions while maintaining the policy's focus on productive technical collaboration.

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.1.0

What's Changed

Major Improvements

• 🎯 Strategic emoji integration throughout documentation for better scannability
• 📊 "At a Glance" comparison table showing benefits vs traditional CoCs
• 📋 Enhanced README structure with visual organization and table of contents
• 🛠️ Comprehensive quality tools: markdownlint, pre-commit hooks, EditorConfig
• 📈 Visual adoption flow diagram with Mermaid flowchart
• 🔍 Improved package.json metadata with better keywords for discoverability
• 📝 Versioning system added to CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md with changelog integration
• ✅ Enhanced pull request template with quality assurance checklists

Policy Changes

• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md now includes version number (1.2.0) and link to changelog
• Added explicit guidance that appropriate humor reinforcing project focus is welcome

Technical Improvements

• Line endings standardized to LF with .gitattributes
• Pre-commit configuration with markdown table formatter and validation
• GitHub Actions workflow with separate linting and verification jobs
• Consistent formatting rules via EditorConfig for cross-editor compatibility

The policy maintains its focus on reduced distraction environments while becoming more discoverable and easier to adopt.

Full Changelog: v1.1.0...v1.2.0