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prov-spec Handbook

Welcome to the prov-spec handbook — a practical guide to understanding, implementing, and validating the Provenance Specification Framework.

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Getting StartedWhat the spec is (and is not), who it serves, and how to verify your first test vector
ConformanceThe three conformance levels and the four method namespaces
SpecificationRepository layout, versioning policy, canonicalization, and change control
ReferenceComplete method catalog, namespace details, and the stability guarantee
Beginners GuideStep-by-step walkthrough for first-time implementers