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Projecttype is a metadata field used in project management and software configuration to categorize a project by its nature or purpose. It is not a universal standard; its meaning and allowed values vary by organization, tool, and workflow.

In practice, projecttype can influence workflows, approvals, templates, dashboards, and reporting. Systems may use the value

Common categories include development, maintenance, research, deployment, data-ops, training, marketing, and pilot. Some organizations prefer a

Best practices include establishing a controlled vocabulary, documenting definitions, avoiding free text, and validating values at

In data models, projecttype is often stored as a string or an enumerated type and may be

Related concepts include project management taxonomy, metadata governance, and workflow customization.

to
select
a
project
template,
assign
teams,
or
tailor
access
controls.
hierarchical
taxonomy
or
codes
(for
example
DEV,
MNT,
RSH)
to
support
reporting
and
data
integration.
creation
time.
Periodic
review
and
alignment
with
portfolio
taxonomy
help
prevent
duplication
and
confusion.
used
in
filters,
dashboards,
and
analytics.
Changes
to
the
taxonomy
should
consider
historical
records
and
migration
of
old
projects.