an abstract framework or domain-specific ontology consisting of an interlinked
set of clearly defined concepts produced by an expert or body of experts to
encourage clear communication. A reference model can represent the component
parts of any consistent idea, from business functions to system components, as
long as it represents a complete set. This frame of reference can then be used
to communicate ideas clearly among members of the same community.
Without a reference model, we’ll have no way of grounding our communications in
a stable, documented, and rigorous, common understanding.
From the perspective of algebraic semiotics, a reference model is just a
specification of that semiotic system which, situated within the life-world, is
shared between all stakeholders as their common problem domain. Let’s call this
the common system.
A reference model is
Without a reference model, we’ll have no way of grounding our communications in a stable, documented, and rigorous, common understanding.
From the perspective of algebraic semiotics, a reference model is just a specification of that semiotic system which, situated within the life-world, is shared between all stakeholders as their common problem domain. Let’s call this the common system.