Describe Both Configuration Update Models

Context

Current resource updates merge supplied fields, while settings updates replace complete documents. This record describes the observed difference without deciding the pending product question.

Decision

Process and template changes merge at a checked version, while scope and characteristic settings replace the complete document at their checked version.

Alternatives Considered

Complete-record replacement for every configuration record: Uniform replacement is the pending recommended alternative but would change the shared resource routes.

Merge for every record: Uniform merging would need an explicit way to remove settings entries.

Consequences

Omission retains a process or template field but removes an omitted settings entry. Both forms reject stale versions. Product still needs to decide which update convention should govern this module.