Architectural flexibility refers to the ability of a system to adapt and evolve in response to changing requirements or environmental conditions. This flexibility can support system composability by enabling components to be added, removed, or modified without disrupting the overall system architecture or functionality.
In a compositional system, components are designed to be modular and independent, so that they can be combined in different ways to create different system configurations. Architectural flexibility allows for these components to be easily interchanged or reconfigured, without requiring extensive modifications to the overall system.
For example, if a system requires the addition of a new component, such as a new sensor or interface device, architectural flexibility allows for this component to be integrated seamlessly into the existing system. Similarly, if a component needs to be replaced or updated, architectural flexibility allows for this replacement to be made without requiring extensive changes to the system as a whole.
Overall, architectural flexibility supports system composability by enabling systems to be easily modified and adapted to changing requirements, without disrupting the overall system architecture or functionality. This allows for greater levels of customization and optimization, as well as increased scalability and robustness.
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