flat architecture
[flæt ɑrˈkɪtɛkʃər]
nounpl: flat architectures
arquitetura plana
1. An organizational structure with few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives, promoting direct communication and faster decision-making
The startup adopted a flat architecture to encourage innovation and reduce bureaucracy.
A startup adotou uma arquitetura plana para encorajar inovação e reduzir burocracia.
2. In software and system design, an approach where components operate on the same hierarchical level without deep nesting or layering
The developer implemented a flat architecture for the mobile app to improve performance.
O desenvolvedor implementou uma arquitetura plana para o aplicativo móvel para melhorar o desempenho.
3. In visual design and user interface, a minimalist approach that uses simple, two-dimensional elements without skeuomorphic details
Modern websites often use flat architecture in their design aesthetic.
Websites modernos frequentemente usam arquitetura plana na sua estética de design.
Flat architecture became increasingly popular in tech startups and modern organizations during the 2010s, particularly in Silicon Valley and major Brazilian tech hubs like São Paulo. In Brazil, companies adopting flat architecture are often seen as innovative and progressive, though the concept faces challenges in traditional hierarchical corporate cultures. The term is widely used in both business management and software development spheres.
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