standardsoriented
Standards-oriented describes an approach that prioritizes compliance with established standards and interoperability over custom, proprietary solutions. In practice, it emphasizes using widely adopted formats, interfaces, and processes to ensure compatibility across systems, vendors, and domains. The term can apply across disciplines, from software development to data governance and regulatory compliance.
In software development, standards-oriented design favors open specifications, formal conformance tests, and documented interfaces. Common targets
Implementation practices include establishing a standards catalog, participating in standards bodies, selecting open formats, performing conformance
Benefits include improved interoperability, easier integration, portability, maintainability, and reduced vendor lock-in. Related concepts are interoperability,