Versioning convention
Definition
A systematic file-naming or directory structure that identifies which version of a processed file is current, preserves earlier processing stages, and prevents overwriting. Critical for multimedia casework where multiple processing steps produce multiple intermediate files.
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- Chain of Custody for Media EvidenceA systematic file-naming or directory structure that identifies which version of a processed file is current, preserves earlier processing stages, and prevents...