ID Number: G00223857



Concepts of Pace Layering in System Design
28 November 2011
 
Chris Howard   Mike Rollings  

This document introduces and extends the pace layer concept for IT professionals.





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Table of Contents

Contents
  • Synopsis
  • Analysis
    • Some Background: Frank Duffy and Stewart Brand
    • Pace Layering as a Portfolio Analysis Technique
    • Pace Layering as a Fractal Concept
      • "Rapid Change" Depends on Your Point of View
      • Relationships Among Layers
    • Connective Tissue
      • Managing Technical Debt
      • Connectivity Within and Between Layers
      • Cross-Context Connectivity
    • Connecting Partners
    • Recommendations
      • Identify the Decisions That Will Benefit From Pace Layers
      • Pay Attention to Movement and How It Affects Others
      • Do Not Become Fixated Solely on the Rate of Change
      • Use the Gartner for Technical Professionals Reference Architecture to Evaluate Connective Tissues
  • Conclusion
  • Recommended Reading
  • Notes
Figures
Figure 1.
Application Pace Layers
Figure 2.
Services Perspective of Application With Differing Rates of Changes for Each Service
Figure 3.
Integration Within and Between Pace Layers
Figure 4.
Pace Layers for Partners




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