Architectural flexibility refers to the ability of a system to accommodate changes in the system's architecture or design without requiring significant changes to the system's underlying code. This flexibility allows for the creation of different abstractions, or representations of the system's functionality and structure, without impacting the system's functionality.
For example, a system with architectural flexibility would be able to implement different system abstractions, such as object-oriented programming or event-driven architecture, without requiring complete rewrites of the system's code. This allows for more efficient and effective system design, maintenance, and evolution.
Architectural flexibility supports system abstraction by enabling the creation of multiple abstractions of a system that can exist side by side, representing different aspects of the system's functionality. These abstractions can then be used by different teams or individuals working on different parts of the system, allowing them to work with the system at a higher level of abstraction without needing to understand the system's underlying complexity.
Overall, architectural flexibility enables system abstraction by allowing for multiple representations of a system's functionality, while minimizing the impact of changes to the system's design on the underlying code.
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