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Meaning of Conway's law | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An adage that states that organizations design computer systems that mirror their own communication structure.

Examples

“Recognizing Conway's Law¶ In the last several years, Mel Conway's 1967 paper “How Do Committees Invent?” has become an almost required topic in presentations about microservices as well as APIs in general.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Conwell conwoman conworld conworlder conworlding Conwy