What signifies an item that has been flagged as deleted in the context of referenced components?

An item that has been flagged as deleted signifies that it will not be deleted during the commit process. In the context of version control and deployment tools like Copado, flagged components indicate that although they are marked for deletion in the source environment, they are not set to be removed from the target environment upon committing changes. This is crucial for managing data and component integrity across environments, ensuring that necessary items remain available despite being marked for deletion in the source system.

Understanding this concept helps prevent accidental loss of components that may still be in use or needed in a different capacity, as the system safeguards against committing those deletions. It enhances control over what gets deployed while maintaining flexibility in managing components.