schema-version: 0.1.0
standard:
  schema-version: 0.1.0
  sequence: 220
  standard_id: REL-002
  title: Bytecode Compatibility
  summary: Patched artifacts preserve the bytecode level of the last released artifact
    unless an explicit exception is approved.
  doc-status: Draft
  standard-version: 0.1.0
  candidate-pack: OSERA-SP-0.1.0 candidate
  ratified-in: Not ratified
  ratified-date: Not ratified
  fitness-role: Required evidence
  type: REL
  category: Release Process
  applies-to:
  - Patch providers
  - Enterprise recipients
  requirements:
  - id: REL-002.REQ-001
    level: MUST
    text: Patched Java artifacts must preserve the bytecode level of the last released
      artifact unless an exception is approved.
    checkability: automated
    checks:
    - id: REL-002.CHECK-001
      title: Bytecode level matches the prior released artifact
      type: artifact
      severity: blocking
      implementation: osera-fitness.rel002.bytecode_level
      evidence:
      - artifact_digest
      - bytecode_level
      - reference_artifact
  source_path: docs/_standards/rel-002-bytecode-compatibility.md
  url: "/standards/rel-002-bytecode-compatibility/"