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Orthogonality

Components should be self-contained with minimal coupling to other components

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Overview

Purpose

Components should be self-contained with minimal coupling to other components

Rules

OR-001: Components should be self-contained

Derived from Orthogonality

Verification: Code review

OR-002: Changes don't ripple through system

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Verification: Code review

OR-003: Easier testing - test in isolation

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Verification: Code review

OR-004: Reduced risk - changes are localized

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Verification: Code review

OR-005: Increased productivity - less coordination

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Verification: Code review

OR-006: Promotes reuse - independent components

Derived from Orthogonality

Verification: Code review

OR-007: Design for change in a single dimension

Derived from Orthogonality

Verification: Code review

OR-008: Avoid global data and shared state

Derived from Orthogonality

Verification: Code review