Evidence patterns

When you design evidence entities for large modules, all entities must fit into a relatively small number of patterns. These patterns are typically governed by how an evidence type, or entity, relates to another evidence type.

These patterns are the basis of the Evidence Generator. To use the Evidence Generator to create a new evidence type, you must analyze the relationships and behaviors of your proposed evidence type. When you identify the evidence type's relationships, typically the correct choice of pattern is clear. An evidence entity can use more than one pattern.

The characteristics of each Evidence Generator pattern are explained to help you recognize them when you analyze the requirements for your own custom evidence types.