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Open-Ended

Definition:

“Open-Ended” Means that a System’s Architecture: its interfaces and basic structure are of such nature that most System changes, no matter how unexpected, are relatively easy to handle without major effort.

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Concept Number: *101
English Master: Open-Ended
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Detailing

The more Open-Ended, the easier the change will probably be.


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Type

Adjective [System Architecture].


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Notes

The degree of Open-Endedness can be measured by Adaptability metrics such as {Portability, Improvability, Extendability, Connectability}. (See also CE Section 5.6).


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Created by system. Last Modification: Thursday 11 of July, 2019 19:05:15 CEST by Admin (Kai).

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