long-lasting software architecture
noun phraseA plan for building computer programs that keeps working well for a very long time.
The team chose a long-lasting software architecture so the app would still run smoothly ten years later.
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2. A design approach that minimizes the need for major rewrites as technology changes.
By isolating core logic from user interfaces, they achieved a long-lasting software architecture.
3. The overall structure of a system built to survive upgrades, new features, and growing user numbers.
Investing in a long-lasting software architecture saved the company from costly migrations.
4. A blueprint for software that stays easy to understand and repair over many years.
Good documentation is part of a long-lasting software architecture because it helps future developers.