Interpretive Artefact

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Discussion

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

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

An interpretive artefact differs from an implementation artefact. An implementation artefact realises logic through a selected technology. An interpretive artefact 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 artefact 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 artefact when the Reference Architecture (RA) governs its definition, versioning, authority, and application during interpretation.

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