Design Rules, Volume 1: The Power of Modularity
The Power of Modularity
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Design Rules, Volume 1: The Power of Modularity, explores the concept of modularity in design and its profound impact on various industries, particularly the computer industry.
The book delves into the mechanics of modularity, examining how it affects design processes, competition, and innovation.
It provides a historical analysis of modularity's evolution, using examples like the IBM System/360.
The authors introduce 'modular operators'—actions designers can take to manipulate modular systems—offering a framework for understanding system evolution.
Ultimately, the book emphasizes the economic and competitive implications of modularity, highlighting its potential to reshape industries.
The book delves into the mechanics of modularity, examining how it affects design processes, competition, and innovation.
It provides a historical analysis of modularity's evolution, using examples like the IBM System/360.
The authors introduce 'modular operators'—actions designers can take to manipulate modular systems—offering a framework for understanding system evolution.
Ultimately, the book emphasizes the economic and competitive implications of modularity, highlighting its potential to reshape industries.
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