Inspired by Christopher Alexander's A Pattern Language, the HSG Pattern Language is a permanent index of recurring stewardship concepts. Patterns are the shared vocabulary of the Guidelines: any volume may reference a pattern; any future product may inherit one.
Foundation patterns#
Preparation · Trust · Invitation · Belonging · Context · Attention · Reflection · Learning · Posterity · Institutional Memory · Understanding · Capability · Generosity · Humility · Care · Hospitality · Orientation · Continuity · Quiet Contribution · Shared Understanding · Return · Departure
Rules#
- Every pattern is implementation-independent — no product, interface, code, or technology names.
- The index is append-only. New patterns may be added; existing patterns may be cross-referenced further but not renamed.
patternsAreImplementationIndependent()guards the invariant in tests.
Location#
src/platform/stewardship/library/pattern-language.ts.
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