Summary:
If we're to use the Validated Pattern approach, we may have to use the validated-pattern-operator. There are also some requirements to meet to become an actual VP.

We must discover:

• whether the operator usage is mandatory
• what the operator provides
• what kind of technical debt we may face
• what are the mandatory tests
• what are the benefits of being a VP

Goal:
Each question above is answered.

TimeBox:
~1 week

Deliverables/Outcomes:

• Proper answers to the various questions, with links and other pointers where applicable.