Change Impact Guide¶
Use this guide to identify downstream effects and the required validation when you modify a module.
Module-to-Impact Matrix¶
| Changed Module | Likely Affected Modules | Minimum Validation |
|---|---|---|
requirements_mgmt | verification_validation_mgmt, baseline_mgmt, impact_assessment | requirements + V&V + baseline tests + smoke |
interface_mgmt | project_interface_mgmt, requirements_mgmt, analysis_mgmt | interface + project_interface + requirements tests |
baseline_mgmt | impact_assessment, ops_mgmt | baseline + impact + ops tests |
verification_validation_mgmt | safety_assurance, baseline_mgmt | V&V + safety tests + smoke |
portfolio_mgmt / scope_mgmt | most domain flows via project context | governance + targeted downstream smoke |
Practical Workflow¶
- Identify direct dependency edges.
- Identify traceability/evidence implications.
- Select minimum required test slices.
- Run smoke suite.
- Run full regression for high-risk changes.