Assistant: codex Assistant-Model: gpt-6-astra Assistant-Session: 01a0cffe-206f-7323-89d3-b20ca4cf4bf9
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Pattern Relations
The language is primarily a graph.
Core relations
requires
Pattern A needs Pattern B. Cite its stable pattern ID and explain why. Conditions
that do not require a particular pattern belong in prerequisites, not graph edges.
enables
Applying A makes B possible or substantially easier.
creates-context-for
A changes the system such that B becomes a relevant subsequent decision.
This is especially important for generative sequences.
refines
A is a more specific realization of B.
generalizes
A captures the common structure of several more specific patterns.
complements
A and B solve different parts of a larger problem and commonly reinforce each other.
alternative-to
A and B address substantially the same problem using different trade-offs.
conflicts-with
The assumptions or consequences of A and B are structurally incompatible or create severe tension.
commonly-combined-with
Empirical relation based on frequent co-occurrence.
implemented-by
Links a pattern to technologies or concrete mechanisms.
observed-in
Links a pattern to known systems or architectures.
Relation semantics
Relations should be directional where possible.
For example:
Server Authority
creates-context-for → Server Projection
is more informative than:
Server Authority
related-to ↔ Server Projection
Avoid a generic related-to relation unless no stronger relation can be justified.
Serialization contract
Use the typed relation records in PatternSchema and the kebab-case keys in vocabulary.yaml. Pattern endpoints resolve by stable FEP ID; technology, system and architecture endpoints resolve to existing repository paths. Human-readable names in diagrams are explanatory labels only.