(computing) Describing a system which has been written so that different subsystems appear to add themselves to the main business logic without that logic having to include them explicitly.

(computing) depending mainly on messaging

(databases) Storing data in documents without a schema, which allows for arbitrary structuring of the data.

Focused on reaching a particular objective or serving a particular purpose.

(programming) A programming paradigm that uses "objects" to design applications and computer programs.

Alternative spelling of object-oriented programming

plural of service-oriented architecture

(computing, architecture) A software architectural concept that defines the use of services to support the requirements of software users.

(computing, architecture, rare) A software-architectural approach that is focused on a search engine.

plural of search-oriented architecture