chore(docs): add initial documentation and resources for CCM KIT

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Description

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Maturity Levels

Your KIT will progress through different maturity levels, each with specific requirements:

Sandbox

Initial development phase with basic structure

Required Artifacts:

• CHANGELOG.md
• Copyright notices in all files
• Adoption View (Vision, Mission, Business Value, Use Case)

Incubating

Active development with growing feature set

Required Artifacts:

• All Sandbox requirements
• Development View (Architecture, APIs, Semantic Models)
• Standards documentation
• Business Process documentation
• Test cases
• Code Owner (recommended)

Incubating Sub-states:

• Draft: Initial structure and documentation
• In Progress: Active implementation of features
• In Review: Expert review and quality assurance

Graduated

Production-ready with complete documentation

Required Artifacts:

• All Incubating requirements
• Operations View (Deployment, Monitoring, Security)
• Industry Extensions (at least one)
• Reference Implementation
• Sample Data
• Code Owner (mandatory)
• Success Stories (recommended)

For detailed artifact requirements, see TRG 10.03 - KIT Lifecycle.

Required Files by Maturity Level

Mandatory for All Maturity Levels

File/Artifact	Description	Reference
CHANGELOG.md	Version history following semantic versioning	TRG 1.03
Copyright Notice	CC-BY-4.0 license in every file	TRG 7.07, TRG 7.08
Adoption View	At minimum: vision, mission, business value	TRG 10.02

Required for Graduation

File/Artifact	Description	Reference
CODEOWNERS	Maintainer assignments	TRG 10.02
Development View	Complete technical documentation	TRG 10.02
Operations View	Deployment and operations guides	TRG 10.02
Industry Extensions	At least one industry implementation	TRG 10.02
Reference Implementation	Working COTS or OSS implementation	TRG 10.04
Test Cases	Validation and testing documentation	TRG 10.03

Documentation Guidelines

Adoption View

Target Audience: Business stakeholders, decision-makers, non-technical users

Focus: Business value, use cases, and strategic benefits

Required Content:

• Vision & Mission: Strategic objectives and inspiration for solution providers
• Business Value: 3-5 key benefits with descriptions (ROI, cost savings, market access)
• Use Case Explanation: Industry problem, current challenges, and benefits by stakeholder type
• Business Processes: Process flows, access policies, and data sovereignty considerations
• Semantic Models: Data structure definitions for interoperability
• Standards: Industry standards and compliance requirements
• Tutorials (Optional for Sandbox/Incubating): Videos or step-by-step guides

Best Practices:

• Use clear, non-technical language
• Include visual diagrams and flowcharts
• Provide real-world examples
• Highlight competitive advantages
• Show value from multiple stakeholder perspectives (OEM, SME, Solution Provider)

Development View

Target Audience: Software developers, architects, technical implementers

Focus: Technical implementation, APIs, and development resources

Required Content:

• Architecture Overview: System design, components, and architectural patterns
• Component/Sequence Diagrams: Visual representations of system interactions
• API Specifications: OpenAPI/Swagger files with endpoint documentation
• Standards: Technical standards and protocol compliance
• Logic/Schema: Business logic definitions and data flow diagrams
• Semantic Models: Detailed data structures and relationships
• Test Cases: Unit tests, integration tests, and validation scenarios
• Sample Data: Example datasets and payloads
• Tutorials: Developer quick-start guides and code examples

Best Practices:

• Include working code examples
• Provide API endpoint examples with request/response samples
• Document error handling and edge cases
• Include architecture diagrams (C4, UML, etc.)
• Link to live API documentation
• Provide sample data in multiple formats (JSON, XML, CSV)

Operations View

Target Audience: DevOps engineers, system administrators, operators

Focus: Deployment, operations, and maintenance

Industry Extensions

Target Audience: Industry-specific implementers

Focus: Industry-specific adaptations while maintaining core interoperability

Required Content:

• Industry Overview: Specific industry context and requirements
• Industry Standards: Compliance with industry-specific standards (e.g., Catena-X, IDTA, ISO/DIN)
• Semantic Models: Industry-specific data models and extensions
• Use Cases: Industry-specific scenarios and implementations
• Code Owner: Industry extension maintainer(s)

Implementation Checklist

Phase 1: Setup (Sandbox)

• Copy template directory to /docs-kits/kits/your-kit-name-kit/
• Update README.md with KIT-specific information
• Create CHANGELOG.md with initial version
• Add copyright notices to all files
• Implement basic Adoption View (vision, mission, business value)
• Create KIT logo and banner in /assets/
• Register KIT in /data/kitsData.js
• Add sidebar configuration in /sidebarsDocsKits.js
• Create initial GitHub issue in sig-release

Phase 2: Development (Incubating)

• Complete Adoption View documentation
• Implement Development View structure
• Document architecture and components
• Create API specifications (OpenAPI)
• Document semantic models and data structures
• Add business process documentation
• Create developer tutorials
• Implement test cases
• Add sample data
• Document standards compliance
• Set recommended code owner in CODEOWNERS

Phase 3: Production (Graduated)

• Complete Operations View documentation
• Create deployment guides and scripts
• Document monitoring and security
• Implement at least one Industry Extension
• Add reference implementations
• Document success stories
• Set mandatory code owner in CODEOWNERS
• Complete expert review process
• Submit graduation request in sig-release

Compliance Requirements

Your KIT MUST comply with these Tractus-X Release Guidelines (TRGs):

TRG	Title	Requirement
TRG 10.01	KIT Architecture	KIT category classification and registration in master data
TRG 10.02	KIT Content Structure	Required content sections and structure
TRG 10.03	KIT Lifecycle	Maturity levels and artifact requirements
TRG 10.04	KIT Graduation Process	Requirements and process for graduation
TRG 10.05	KIT Deprecation Process	Deprecation criteria and procedures
TRG 7.07	Legal Notice for Non-Code	Image and media licensing (CC-BY-4.0)
TRG 7.08	Legal Notice for Documentation	Documentation licensing (CC-BY-4.0)
TRG 1.03	CHANGELOG.md	Semantic versioning and changelog format

Additional Resources

Documentation

• KIT Framework Documentation - Complete KIT structure and artifacts guide
• KIT Getting Started Guide - Step-by-step KIT creation guide
• KIT Lifecycle Guide - Maturity levels and progression
• KIT Master Data Overview - Master data structure and registration

Examples

Browse existing KITs for reference:

• Connector KIT - Dataspace Foundation
• Digital Twin KIT - Industry Core Foundation
• PCF Exchange KIT - Cross-Industry Use Case
• MaaS KIT - Industry-Specific Use Case

Tools

• JSON Schema for KIT Master Data - Validation schema for master data
• Artifact Requirements Data - Detailed artifact requirements by maturity level

Support and Community

Get Help

• KIT Community Office Hours: Weekly alignment meetings - Join Meeting
• Matrix Chat: Daily discussions and support - #tractusx-kits:matrix.eclipse.org
• GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features - Create Issue

Pre-review checks

Please ensure to do as many of the following checks as possible, before asking for committer review:

• DEPENDENCIES are up-to-date. Dash license tool. Committers can open IP issues for restricted libs.
• Copyright and license header are present on all affected files

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