projecttype
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.