> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://glow-docs.xrpl-commons.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://glow-docs.xrpl-commons.org/program-information/key-processes/judging.md). # Judging Judges review submissions and community voting, assigning shirt sizes (small, medium, or large) to contributors based on the impact and eligibility of their work. ## Who Are the Judges? Judges are experienced program administrators, initially selected from the XRPL Commons team. Over time, judges may be sourced from the pool of Scouts, with limits on consecutive Wave participation to ensure fairness and diversity. ## Size Determination Before evaluating a submission, Judges verify the [eligibility criteria](/legal-documents/documents/self-eligibility-criteria.md) for each contributor by answering specific questions: 1. Is the contributor over 18? (Yes/No) 2. Does the contribution fall within an eligible category? (Yes/No) 3. Is the work recent (within 6 months)? (Yes/No) 4. Has the work been previously funded? (Yes/No) Each submission in the active Wave is reviewed by at least three Judges. Based on their assessment, Judges assign a shirt size: * **Small**: Minor contributions or fixes * **Medium**: Substantial improvements or features * **Large**: Major contributions with significant impact * **Decline**: Contributions that do not meet eligibility criteria The size determination considers: * Level of community and Scout support * Community votes * Contribution impact and quality * GitHub activity and metrics See [Shirt Size](/program-information/core-principles/shirt-size.md) for more information on size determination criteria. ## Final Assessment After individual assessments are submitted, the platform compiles all evaluations and presents them to Judges for a final review and consensus. *** For questions about judging, contact . --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://glow-docs.xrpl-commons.org/program-information/key-processes/judging.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.