funktionsperspektiv
The funktionsperspektiv, or functional perspective, is a way of understanding systems, objects, or phenomena by focusing on what they do and how they operate. Instead of emphasizing what something is made of or its static structure, the funktionsperspektiv is concerned with its purpose, its role, and its effects within a larger context. This approach is prevalent in various fields, including engineering, biology, sociology, and computer science.
In engineering, for example, a funktionsperspektiv would describe a car not by its engine components or chassis,
When analyzing a problem or designing a solution, adopting a funktionsperspektiv can help identify core requirements