RFC
Request for Comments
A document that proposes a substantial change and invites review before a decision.
Plain English
A written proposal for people to discuss before building.
In context
An RFC makes context options tradeoffs and open questions visible to affected stakeholders.
Example
“The authentication RFC is ready for comments.”
When you'll hear this
- architecture review
- product planning
- cross-functional decisions
Common misunderstanding
An RFC may become a decision but is not automatically the final decision record.
Also known as
request for comments
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Updated: 2026-08-25
