snap1

Snap1 is a label that appears in several unrelated technical and media contexts, rather than a single universally defined product or standard. In practice, it is most often used as a placeholder or identifier for the first instance of a snapshot, revision, or release within a given system or sequence.

In software packaging and release workflows, snap1 may denote the initial revision in a release series for a package or application. It serves as an internal reference point used during development and testing before subsequent revisions (such as snap2, snap3, etc.) are published to users. The exact meaning of snap1 can vary between projects, and its presence is typically accompanied by metadata like build date, author, and change notes.

In data management, storage, and filesystem contexts, snap1 commonly refers to the first point-in-time snapshot in a series of backups or volume snapshots. It is used to distinguish between different recovery points, with later snapshots identified by higher numbers (snap2, snap3) or other naming schemes. These identifiers help administrators communicate about restore points and retention policies.

In other domains, including hypothetical product development or prototyping, snap1 might be used as a codename or model designation for early prototypes focused on rapid capture or quick-access functionality. Because snap1 is not tied to a single standard, its exact meaning depends on the project or organization employing the label.

See also: Snapshot, Versioning, Revision control, Snap (packaging system).