lifecyclesfrom

Lifecyclesfrom is a term used in certain lifecycle modeling contexts to denote the set of lifecycle states and transitions that originate from a specified source state within a lifecycle graph. It is not a standard term in widely adopted frameworks but appears in domain-specific documentation or modeling templates as shorthand for the lifecycle from this state.

In practice, lifecyclesfrom helps describe allowed progressions in state machines, process lifecycles, or release workflows. When a model contains a state labeled X, lifecyclesfrom(X) can be used to enumerate the possible successor states and transitions, or to drive tooling that computes next steps automatically.

Examples depend on the modeled domain. In a content workflow, lifecyclesfrom("draft") might yield ["review", "edit"] or ["review", "archive"] depending on rules. In a software development lifecycle, lifecyclesfrom("planning") could produce ["design","requirements gathering","implementation"] or similar transitions defined by the model. The exact outputs are determined by the specific lifecycle graph being used.

Terminology and notation vary by organization and tool. Because lifecyclesfrom is not part of a universal standard, readers should consult the project or tool documentation to understand its semantics and syntax in that context.

See also: lifecycle, state machine, workflow, transition, lifecycle management.