> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cortex.aic.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cortex.aic.io/lifecycle.md).

# Lifecycle

Understand how Direction, Collection, Analyse, Products, and Feedback connect.

Use this overview to understand the CORTEX intelligence lifecycle.