VorFinalstruktur
VorFinalstruktur is a term used in German-language technical discourse to denote an intermediate or pre-final arrangement of a system, data model, or design. It describes an artifact that represents the intended final structure but is not yet finalized or locked, allowing verification, testing, and communication before sign-off.
In fields such as software engineering, information architecture, and product design, a VorFinalstruktur may be a
Typical characteristics include: clear scope and interfaces, stability for review, modular organization, documentation of assumptions, placeholders
Applications include design reviews, API or interface design before final contracts, database migrations and staging schemas,
Relation to other terms: VorFinalstruktur is distinct from a final design, a prototype, or a mockup, though
See also: intermediate representation, prototype, mockup, staging environment, preliminary design.