# Patterns

**Status:** Draft
**Version:** 0.2.0-draft
**Phase:** The Bedrock Phase

## Overview

This document indexes structural and conceptual patterns identified by the standard. Each entry provides a short description and points to its authoritative definition. This document does not restate those definitions.

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## Pattern Index

| Pattern | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Structure Carries Meaning | The arrangement and relationship between components conveys information that the individual components do not. | OE-0001 (Foundation), Section: Structure Carries Meaning |
| Examples Are Bridges | Examples serve as structural transportation from unfamiliar concepts to familiar understanding; they are load-bearing, not decorative. | OE-0001 (Foundation), Section: Examples Are Bridges |
| The Pre-Discipline Principle | Shared principles that predate formal discipline boundaries apply universally across all modern engineering disciplines. | OE-0001 (Foundation), Section: The Pre-Discipline Principle |