Key Terms

Key Terms

abstraction

simplified representation of complex systems or phenomena

application architecture

subset of the enterprise solution architecture; includes a process to architect and design the application architecture as well as the actual application architecture model, which represents the content of the application architecture

architectural pattern

reusable solution to a recurring problem in software architecture design

architecture model

represents the content of the application architecture

architecture scope

extent and boundaries within which architectural considerations, decisions, and solutions apply

automation

using a program or computer application to perform repetitive tasks or calculations

big data analytics

process of examining, processing, and extracting valuable insights from large datasets

blockchain

secure and transparent way of recording transactions; uses a chain of blocks, each storing a list of transactions

blueprint

detailed plan or design that outlines the structure, components, and specifications of a building, product, system, or process

business logic layer

holds the business logic for the business solution or application

business model

framework that outlines how a business creates, delivers, and captures value

business process hierarchy

organizes a company’s activities from broad, general processes down to specific tasks, making it easier to manage and improve how the business operates

computational thinking

problem-solving and cognitive process rooted in principles derived from computer science that involves breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts and devising systematic approaches to solve them

data architecture model

conceptual framework that outlines how an organization structures, organizes, and manages its data assets

data management layer

responsible for interacting with persistent storage systems like databases and various data processing mechanisms

data modeling

collaborative process wherein IT and business stakeholders establish a shared understanding of essential business terms, known as entities, which typically end up being represented as tables that contain data in a relational database management system

debugging

finding and fixing of issues in code

decomposition

solving of a complex problem by breaking it up into smaller, more manageable tasks

design component

reusable element within a larger system that serves a specific purpose

EA domain

represents business, data, application, and technology architectures

elementary business process (EBP)

fundamental and indivisible activity within a business that is not further subdivided into smaller processes

entity model

represents the various objects or concepts and their relationships within a system

Ethereum platform

open-source blockchain platform that enables the creation and execution of smart contracts and decentralized applications

flowchart

method for showing the flow and direction of decisions in a visual way using a diagram

function

set of commands that can be repeatedly executed

heuristic

form of a pattern that is well-known and considered a rule of thumb

hybrid cloud application

combines the benefits of both private and public clouds, allowing organizations to optimize their infrastructure based on specific requirements

Internet of Things (IoT)

network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data

machine learning

developing algorithms that enable computers to learn from data and make decisions without programming

microservices

way of building software by breaking it into small, independent pieces; each piece, or service, does a specific job and works on its own

Microsoft Azure

comprehensive cloud computing platform provided by Microsoft

migrating legacy business solutions

upgrading or replacing old systems with newer, more efficient ones

Model-View-Controller (MVC)

software architectural pattern commonly used in the design of interactive applications, providing a systematic way to organize and structure code

monolithic structure

system or application architecture where all the components are tightly integrated into a single unit

presentation layer

user’s touchpoint, handling the user interface (UI) and delivering the user experience (UX), which encapsulates the overall feel and interaction a person has with a system or service

process map

displays the order of chosen processes from the process hierarchies, highlighting their connection to the roles responsible for executing them

pseudocode

outline of the logic of algorithms using a combination of language and high-level programming concepts

recursion

programming and mathematical concept where a function calls itself during its execution

smart contract

automated agreement written in code that runs on blockchain technology

solution architecture

structural design that is meant to address the needs of prospective solution users

solutions continuum

strategy where existing solutions, components, or patterns are leveraged and adapted for use in different contexts

system architecture

deals with application and data, and how they are related to each other and what business process they support together

technical architecture

includes the software and hardware capabilities to fully enable application and data services

user experience (UX)

overall experience that a person has when interacting with a product, service, or system

Web 2.0

second generation of the World Wide Web when we shift from static web pages to dynamic content

Web 3.0

third generation of the World Wide Web and represents a vision for the future of the Internet characterized by advanced technologies

web application (web app)

software application that is accessed and interacted with through a web browser over the Internet

web application framework

built-in support for architectural patterns that make it easy to extend the framework and use plug-ins to implement commercial-grade websites in a reasonable amount of time

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

international community that develops guidelines to ensure the long-term growth and accessibility of the World Wide Web