flytbaserte

Flytbaserte is a term used in Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages to describe a design and programming approach centered on the flow of data between components. It is commonly used as a translation of “flow-based” in computing and data processing contexts.

At its core, flytbaserte systems represent software as a network of independent components (processes) connected by communication channels. Each component acts as a black box that consumes and produces data without exposing unintended side effects. The network defines the data paths; execution is driven by the arrival of data, enabling parallelism and modular composition. The approach often uses graphs or diagrams to model the flow, emphasizing decoupled, reusable units and predictable data movement.

Flytbaserte concepts underpin several technologies and tools used in data processing, integration, IoT, and automation, such as flow-based programming (FBP) and toolchains like NoFlo, Node-RED, and Apache NiFi. These tools prioritize the visual assembly of data flows and the reuse of components over imperative, step-by-step coding, helping to simplify integration and real-time data processing.

History and terminology: The idea of flow-based programming dates to the 1970s with J. Paul Morrison. In Norwegian usage, flytbaserte is the natural translation, reflecting the emphasis on data flow. The term is also used in discussions of software architecture to contrast with imperative or object-oriented styles, highlighting a shift toward modular, data-driven design.

See also Flow-based programming.