Value is the measured worth of a component against a goal. It turns judgment into a comparable signal.
Definition
Value is a scored signal, not an opinion. It maps a component to a goal through stated dimensions, weights, and a scale.
Purpose
- Make component worth explicit and comparable.
- Align local choices with system goals.
- Replace opinion with a repeatable score.
Principles
measured— quantitative, qualitative, comparative, or temporal — never vague.dimensional— utility, strategy, cost, and impact are scored separately.normalized— comparable across components and contexts.weighted— weights are explicit and reviewable.
Anti-patterns
- A score with no goal behind it.
- A single number that hides trade-offs.
- Weights that are implicit or unowned.
- Comparing components on different scales.
Output Standard
Each evaluation states its dimensions, weights, and scale — reproducible and comparable.
Related
Scores entry access, ranks layer choices, follows std metrics.
Contact
For architecture review or partnership, write to hi@value.md.