Add update_helper module functionality to core

Problem/Motivation

This is a placeholder task for adding update_helper → functionality to core. Part of 🌱 Distributions and Recipes initiative overview and roadmap Needs work - see roadmap.

Proposed resolution

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Remaining tasks

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User interface changes

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API changes

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Data model changes

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Release notes snippet

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