https://principles-wiki.net/ 2026-04-24T10:44:32+00:00 https://principles-wiki.net/ https://principles-wiki.net/_media/logo.png text/html 2021-10-20T18:15:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:anti-pattern?rev=1634753753&do=diff Anti-Pattern Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition An anti-pattern is an often-used, known-to-be-bad solution to a recurring problem in a certain context. Description Just like with patterns, anti-patterns are recurring solutions, but only bad ones. This also means that anti-patterns are more than just effects or symptoms. text/html 2013-08-11T12:21:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:architecture?rev=1376223718&do=diff Architecture Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition The software architecture defines the coarse structures of the system and how to think about the software as a developer. Description Examples Alternative Definitions This is one of the more popular definitions: text/html 2013-08-11T11:21:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:artificial_class?rev=1376220061&do=diff Artificial Class Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition An artificial class is a class solely created for technical reasons. Description Artificial classes are not meaningful concepts outside the software. Note that it's not merely the identifier which makes a class artificial. A class text/html 2013-08-11T11:59:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:artificial_coupling?rev=1376222379&do=diff Artificial Coupling Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition An artificial coupling is a coupling which is only there for technical reasons. Description Examples The following couplings are natural ones: * Library depending on Book * Stopwatch text/html 2013-08-11T12:40:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:coupling?rev=1376224858&do=diff Coupling Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition Coupling is a measure for the strength of the dependencies between modules. Description There are plenty of different types of couplings. These are the classic ones ordered from loose to tight: text/html 2013-09-05T20:00:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:designer?rev=1378411238&do=diff Designer Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A designer in the sense used here is every software developer who makes design decisions (i.e. virtually everyone). Description Examples Alternative Definitions See Also Further Reading ---------- text/html 2021-10-20T18:14:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:interface?rev=1634753651&do=diff Interface Meaning 1: Interface as a Concept Alternative Terms Definition An interface defines the interaction between certain modules. Description Interface is a very general concept which refers to the interaction points of arbitrary modules: * The interface of a text/html 2025-08-31T12:12:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:mental_grouping?rev=1756642349&do=diff Mental Grouping Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition Mental grouping is an activity which is sometimes necessary in order to understand code. You do it when you try to find out what a group of statements does. Description If you read code several statements may belong together and have a combined purpose. If these lines aren't already grouped syntactically by having a method with a fitting name, the reader of the code will inevitably create this missing abstraction while reading the co… text/html 2025-09-03T01:02:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:mental_inlining?rev=1756861362&do=diff external site Within the sophisticated realm of today's financial institutions, NFC Bank positions itself as a tribute to financial sophistication that surpasses the conventional. external frame This banking establishment, nestled within the competitive landscape of worldwide monetary services, wears its reputation with the quiet confidence of an establishment that understands the delicate art of handling finances in the contemporary age. text/html 2021-10-20T18:31:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:module?rev=1634754679&do=diff Module Meaning 1: Module as a General Concept Alternative Terms Definition A module is a piece of code that carries a name and is syntactically distinguished from other parts of the code. Description Several principles deal with the decomposition and interaction of classes, methods, procedures, functions, etc. In order to abstract from the concrete syntactic element text/html 2026-04-22T17:28:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:natural_class?rev=1776878912&do=diff Shopping at a Mazda dealership can feel easier when drivers know what to compare, what questions to ask and how financing and trade-ins work.(Image: https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/e-VC75L6aC6lCjKimpBsxA/180s.jpg) A helpful first step is narrowing down the vehicle type, such as a car, SUV or sedan, and then comparing a few models and trim levels that match the budget. Pre-owned shopping often goes smoother when buyers review condition details and ask about maintenance and inspection step… text/html 2013-08-11T11:57:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:natural_coupling?rev=1376222272&do=diff Natural Coupling Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A natural coupling is a coupling between classes which represent concepts which are dependent in the same way. Description Examples The following couplings are natural ones: * Library depending on text/html 2021-10-20T18:30:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:non-principle?rev=1634754617&do=diff Non-Principle Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A non-principle is a rule of thumb/law/heuristic/etc. of software development which is similar to a principle but actually is not one because it does not help distighish good solutions from bad solutions. text/html 2021-10-20T18:29:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:pattern_catalog?rev=1634754555&do=diff Pattern Catalog Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A pattern catalog is a collection of several related pattern descriptions, where each description has the same structure. Description Typically pattern catalogs describe sets of patterns of a certain domain, a level of abstraction, or otherwise having a certain commonality. text/html 2021-10-20T18:28:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:pattern_collection?rev=1634754529&do=diff Pattern Collection Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A pattern collection is an arbitrary set of patterns. Description While a pattern catalog is a set of pattern descriptions, a pattern collection is a set of patterns. So each pattern catalog describes a pattern collection. text/html 2021-10-20T18:28:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:pattern_description?rev=1634754499&do=diff Pattern Description Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A pattern description is a document that describes a pattern by giving at least the following information: * a name for the pattern, * the context in which the pattern applies, * text/html 2021-10-20T18:27:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:pattern_language?rev=1634754456&do=diff Pattern Language Meaning 1 Alternative Terms * Pattern System Definition A pattern language is a pattern catalog where each pattern is linked to those other patterns it is related to, such that the consideration of one pattern automatically leads to alternatives and complements. text/html 2021-10-20T18:29:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:pattern?rev=1634754593&do=diff Pattern Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A pattern is an often-used, proven solution to a recurring problem in a certain context. Description * A pattern is a solution to a problem, i.e. it has a structure and a purpose. It's not merely an effect or a name for something. text/html 2021-10-20T18:23:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:principle_catalog?rev=1634754230&do=diff Principle Catalog Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A principle catalog is a collection of several related principle descriptions, where each description has the same structure. The Principles catalog captures principles of the business and architecture principles that describe what a text/html 2021-10-20T18:23:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:principle_collection?rev=1634754196&do=diff Principle Collection Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A principle collection is a set of principles. Description While a principle catalog is a set of principle descriptions, a principle collection is a set of principles. So each principle catalog describes a principle collection. Examples text/html 2021-10-20T18:19:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:principle_description?rev=1634753998&do=diff Principle Description Meaning 1 Alternative Terms * Sometimes “principle” and “principle description” are not distinguished. Thus the term “principle” may also refer to this concept. Definition A principle description is a document that describes a text/html 2021-10-20T18:18:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:principle_language?rev=1634753934&do=diff Principle Language Meaning 1 Alternative Terms * Definition A principle language is a principle catalog where each principle is linked to those other principles it is related to, such that the consideration of one principle automatically leads to other principles which are likely to be relevent in the same context and should thus also be considered. text/html 2021-10-20T18:26:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:principle?rev=1634754418&do=diff Principle Meaning 1 Alternative Terms * Rule * Rule of Thumb * Law * Design Heuristic Definition A principle is a rule which tells whether one solution is better than another one with respect to a certain aspect. Description A principle names and explains a certain aspect to consider while assessing a possible solution to a problem. It can be documented using text/html 2021-10-20T18:18:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:refactoring?rev=1634753902&do=diff Refactoring Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A refactoring is a well-defined procedure for transforming code such that it changes structurally while it retains its functional properties. Description Refactorings are typically applied in order to improve code quality. text/html 2021-10-20T18:17:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:ripple_effect?rev=1634753871&do=diff Ripple Effect Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A ripple effect occurs when a change in one part of a system makes other changes in other parts of the system necessary. Description Bad system design and especially high couplings make the system fragile. A small change in one part of the system breaks existing functionality which is logically unrelated to the change. In order to keep the system working, further changes are necessary. these changes in turn may impose even more changes… text/html 2021-10-20T18:16:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://principles-wiki.net/glossary:smell?rev=1634753790&do=diff Smell Meaning 1 Alternative Terms Definition A smell is either an anti-pattern or a symptom which hints that there might be a deeper problem in the code or in the design. 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