Principles

FTL rests on nine principles. They are Fenexity principles derived from ASD-STE100, software-engineering conventions, and scientific writing — not a reproduction of any external standard.

1. P1

   One preferred term for one concept

   Use one preferred term for one concept within a defined context.

2. P2

   No synonym variation without semantic purpose

   Different words are permitted and required when they represent different concepts, states, actions, or transitions. Do not introduce different words merely for stylistic variety when the meaning is intended to remain identical.

3. P3

   Explicit actors and actions

   Use explicit actors and actions.

4. P4

   Short, structurally clear sentences

   Prefer short, structurally clear sentences.

5. P5

   Explicit conditions

   State conditions explicitly.

6. P6

   Preserve uncertainty

   Preserve uncertainty; do not strengthen a possibility into a requirement.

7. P7

   Quantitative instead of vague

   Use quantitative statements instead of vague comparative language where practical.

8. P8

   Preserve meaning and intent

   Preserve meaning and intent when summarizing or transforming information.

9. P9

   Expose missing semantics; do not invent

   When a source lacks the information needed to remove ambiguity, expose the missing semantics instead of filling them in by invention. Clarify the intended property, quantity, modality, or behavior before rewriting.