---
proposal_id: CP-003
title: Artifact Graduation Pathway
author: aget-framework
date_submitted: 2025-12-26
status: CLOSED
category: standards
---

## Abstract

Formalize the artifact graduation pathway (L-doc → Pattern → Specification) as R-PROC-004 requirements in AGET_FRAMEWORK_SPEC.

## Motivation

Knowledge artifacts evolved organically without formal graduation tracking:
- Specs created without pattern precedent
- Patterns created without learning precedent
- No traceability from learning to specification
- L381: Knowledge transfer gaps between agents

## Proposed Change

Add R-PROC-004 (Artifact Graduation) to AGET_FRAMEWORK_SPEC:
- Specs SHOULD originate from patterns
- Patterns SHOULD originate from L-docs
- Graduation requires Change Proposal
- Track graduation_history in metadata

## Impact Assessment

```yaml
impact_assessment:
  breaking: false
  version_impact: minor
  affected_artifacts:
    - artifact_type: spec
      artifact_name: AGET_FRAMEWORK_SPEC
      change_type: update
```

## Alternatives Considered

| Option | Rationale |
|--------|-----------|
| No formal pathway | Loses traceability |
| Strict enforcement | Too rigid for novel situations |

## Acceptance Criteria

- [x] R-PROC-004 published (8 requirements)
- [x] Graduation pathway: L-doc → Pattern → Spec
- [x] Exceptions documented (novel specs, emergency patterns)
- [x] graduation_history format defined

---

## Resolution

```yaml
resolution: accepted
resolution_date: 2025-12-26
resolution_rationale: Enables continual learning traceability
resulting_artifacts:
  - type: requirements
    path: specs/AGET_FRAMEWORK_SPEC (R-PROC-004)
version_released: v3.0.0-alpha.1
publication_date: 2025-12-26
```

---

*CP-003: Artifact Graduation Pathway | Status: CLOSED*
