commandcentric
Commandcentric describes systems, interfaces, and design philosophies that foreground explicit commands as the primary means of control. It is used across software engineering, human–computer interaction, and organizational workflows. The term is descriptive rather than a formal standard, and it often contrasts with data-centric, model-centric, or event-driven approaches.
In software design, command-centric design treats actions as discrete, transferable commands. This aligns with the Command
In user interfaces, command-centric systems expose a broad set of commands via menus, command palettes, and
In organizational or control-system contexts, command-centric operations place centralized authority or a central command layer at
Related concepts include the command pattern, CQRS, and command bus architectures, as well as command-and-control frameworks.