August 2018
Beginner
594 pages
22h 33m
English
Content preview from Software Architect's Handbook
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Greenfield versus brownfield software systems
When you are starting the design process, one of the first considerations is whether you are designing a greenfield or a brownfield system. The terms greenfield and brownfield are used in a number of disciplines. It is an analogy to a construction project, and whether it will begin on greenfield land, as in land that is undeveloped, or brownfield land, referring to land that was previously developed but is not currently in use.