domainfriendly
Domainfriendly is a term used in software engineering to describe systems, interfaces, or processes that are designed to be intuitive and usable for domain experts—people with deep knowledge of the business or subject area but not necessarily specialized in software. It emphasizes alignment between the software’s concepts and the domain’s terminology and workflows.
Definition and scope: Domainfriendly refers to naming conventions that reflect domain terminology, data models that map
Design principles: key ideas include using ubiquitous language, maintaining consistent domain terminology, and creating artifacts that
Benefits: improved comprehension for domain experts, better collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders, faster onboarding, and
Challenges: may conflict with technical constraints, performance considerations, or legacy systems; requires ongoing governance and investment
Examples: domain-friendly APIs that use actions like placeOrder or approveLoan, data schemas that employ business terms,
Relation to other concepts: domainfriendly complements developer-friendly or API-usability ideas and aligns with broader Domain-Driven Design