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# Unplug and play
- URL: https://www.lorcandempsey.net/unplug-and-play/
- Published: 2003-11-11T15:56:26.000Z
- Updated: 2003-11-11T15:56:26.000Z
- Author: Lorcan Dempsey
- Tags: Systems

I think this is a very nice phrase to describe some of what is happening as we look at service oriented approaches.

> Implementing an SOA leads to agile application assembly, which is a new approach to application development, maintenance and integration that I like to call [‘Unplug and play’](https://www.looselycoupled.com/blog/2003%5F05%5F04%5Flc.htm?ref=lorcandempsey.net#200268718): “… achieved by unplugging rigid integrations and embracing the concept of continuous change.”\[[Loosely Coupled weblog – on-demand web services](https://www.looselycoupled.com/blog/2003%5F11%5F02%5Flc.htm?ref=lorcandempsey.net#106820251034638874)\]