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Evolution

The evolution axis (horizontal) shows how components move from genesis (novel, unpredictable) to commodity (well-known, ubiquitous). Mapping the stage of evolution helps you understand certainty, market maturity, and strategic options.

  • evolve: Move a component to a new stage of evolution. You can optionally specify a new name for the evolved component using the -> syntax.

Syntax​

evolve Name (X Axis)
evolve Name->NewName (X Axis)
component Name [..] inertia

Examples​

Basic Evolution​

component Physical Space [0.1, 0.4]
evolve Physical Space 0.8

Evolution with Renaming​

evolve Physical Space->Virtual Space 0.8

Decorators with Evolution​

You can combine evolution statements with decorators to indicate both movement and execution strategy:

evolve ComponentName 0.9 (buy)
evolve ComponentName 0.9 (market, buy)
evolve OldName->NewName 0.8 (outsource)

When using decorators with evolution:

  • You can use method decorators (buy, build, outsource)
  • You can combine with market decorator
  • Label spacing automatically adjusts as with regular components
  • Works with both simple evolution and evolution with renaming

Examples with Decorators​

component Campfire Kettle [0.90, 0.10] (build) 
evolve Campfire Kettle->Electric Kettle 0.62 (buy)
note

When using method decorators, the label position and spacing automatically adjust for better visibility (x: +10, y: -20).

Visual Example​

Component Evolution Example

This example shows how a component can evolve and be renamed, reflecting both its movement along the evolution axis and its transformation into a new form.