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In the [[software development process]], a '''reference implementation''' (or, less frequently, '''sample implementation''' or '''model implementation''') is the standard from which all other implementations and corresponding customizations are derived. An improvement to a reference implementation reflects an unchanging [[specification (technical standard)|specification]]. Conversely, a failed attempt at an implementation may prove that the specification is not suitable and needs improvement itself. [[Software testing|Testing]] the implementation-vs.-specification relationship further enhances the [[Product family engineering|production]]'s inter-process efficiencies: