Patches are categorized as **Critical**, **Recommended**, or **Optional**, indicating their severity and the urgency of application.
This classification is reflected in the last character of the patch's name.  

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| Severity        | Description                                                                                     |
|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Critical**    | Must be applied to all environments as soon as possible. |
| **Recommended** | Includes important fixes and is recommended for all environments, but can be applied later. |
| **Optional**    | Applied only if specifically requested and does not affect performance or functionality. |