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Building Block

Potentially reusable component of business, IT or architectural capability combinable with other building blocks.

Definition

Building blocks have defined boundaries and interfaces and may be architecture building blocks (capabilities required) or solution building blocks (components to implement).

Exam tip

Building blocks should be reusable, interoperable and replaceable.

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