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### Incompatibility in Parameter Options for Workspace Builds

When creating Coder templates, authors have the flexibility to modify parameter
options associated with rich parameters. Such modifications can involve adding,
substituting, or removing a parameter option. It's important to note that making
these changes can lead to discrepancies in parameter values utilized by ongoing
workspace builds.

Consequently, workspace users will be prompted to select the new value from a
pop-up window or by using the command-line interface. While this additional
interactive step might seem like an interruption, it serves a crucial purpose.
It prevents workspace users from becoming trapped with outdated template
versions, ensuring they can smoothly update their workspace without any
hindrances.

## Required and optional parameters

A parameter is considered to be _required_ if it doesn't have the `default`
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