information-centric development

noun phrase
UK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈsɛntrɪk dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈsɛntrɪk dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

a way of building things where the most important part is the information itself.

The team used information-centric development to make sure every part of the app shared the same data.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. a software approach that puts organizing and sharing data before writing code.

With information-centric development, the database design came before the user interface.

3. a business strategy that treats information as the main resource for growth.

The company's information-centric development helped it respond faster to customer needs.

4. a learning method that focuses on understanding key facts and ideas first.

Her information-centric development in class meant she mastered the core concepts before practicing skills.