Version-Controlled Condition

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A version-controlled condition is one in which artefacts are uniquely identified and managed through explicit version identifiers and change control mechanisms.

Version-controlled conditions support traceability, reproducibility, auditability, controlled evolution, and conformance evaluation within the reference_architecture.

A version-controlled condition differs from an informal change state. An informal change state lacks governed identification, versioning, and change control. A version-controlled condition establishes the controlled state of an artefact for review, use, comparison, release, or evaluation.

state in which artefacts are uniquely identified and managed through explicit version identifiers and change control mechanisms

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A version-controlled condition provides a controlled basis for determining which artefact version applies in a governed architectural, semantic, structural, or conformance context.

A semantic_artefact, structural_artefact, interface_contract, or interpretive_artefact is in a version-controlled condition when it has an explicit version identifier, approved change history, and governed release status.