Interpretive Artifact

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Discussion

An interpretive artifact identifies a governed construct that defines logic or rules applied during Interpretation.

Interpretive artifacts support consistent interpretation by separating governed logic from implementation code, runtime technology, storage technology, and deployment environment.

An interpretive artifact differs from an implementation artifact. An implementation artifact realizes logic through a selected technology. An interpretive artifact defines the governed logic or rules that guide interpretation independently of the selected implementation mechanism.

Definition

governed construct defining logic or rules applied during Interpretation

Source

Structured Information Processing Reference Architecture (RA)

Note

An interpretive artifact provides a controlled basis for applying logic, rules, and semantic meaning during structured information processing.

Example

A policy rule set, validation rule, interpretation rule, lifecycle rule, or semantic mapping is an interpretive artifact when the Reference Architecture (RA) governs its definition, versioning, authority, and application during interpretation.

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