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Canonical Data Model ​

Status: Research brief · Owner: Unassigned · Last reviewed: Not yet reviewed

Define identifiers, relationships, lifecycle fields, and version boundaries.

Questions to answer ​

  • What is the stable identity of a style and SKU?
  • Which records are immutable after release?

Expected outputs ​

  • Entity diagram
  • Data dictionary

Evidence and decisions ​

Record source links, interview references, observed workflows, assumptions, and decisions here as this page is developed. Distinguish verified facts from proposals.

Open work ​

  • Gather at least one real workflow example.
  • Define the acceptance criteria for this topic.
  • Review terminology against the glossary.

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