What does the Framework migration signal mean?

The Framework migration signal indicates a specific pattern of engineering acceleration. Full classification logic and the four-signal taxonomy are documented at /methodology and /signals.

Where can I find carbon-design-system's historical signal data across periods?

The startup hub at /startup/carbon-design-system consolidates every period of historical signal data for carbon-design-system, including commit-velocity change, contributor growth, and signal classification. The free /api/signals.json endpoint exposes the same data for programmatic access.

Q4 2025 · Historical Snapshot

carbon-design-system — Q4 2025 Engineering Signal

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Signal — Q4 2025

In Q4 2025, carbon-design-system showed -11% commit velocity change with 100 active contributors (+9% growth). Signal type: Framework migration. 1 new repository created in the 30 days preceding this period. Ranked #4 of 5 in Climate Tech for Q4 2025.

Metrics — Q4 2025

Commit Velocity (14d)

Velocity Change

-11%

Contributors

100

+9% growth

New Repos (30d)

Context

Sector: Climate Tech (full Q4 2025 ranking)

Stage at time of snapshot: Growth

Geography: US

Signal classification: Framework migration — learn what this signal means

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