🗒️[Glossary] Configuration
The prefix con- stands for ‘together’ in Latin. And figere, stands for ‘to join’, ‘to fasten’, 'to construct'. A ‘figure’ is something ‘joined’ or 'constructed' 😉. And a configuration is therefore something ‘joined together’, or more precisely, the process of joining.
In a configuration, I combine individual components to form something larger.
Origin of the word 'configuration'
Different meanings
The word ‘configuration’ can have different meanings depending on the context.
In the context of PLM in general and software-driven products in particular, the following meanings are of particular importance:
Variant configuration
Configuration as in configuration management
Configuration in the sense of parameterisation
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Ever wondered why discussions about "configuration" often lead to confusion? The term carries vastly different meanings depending on the context. From configuring product variants to managing technical baselines (configuration management) or tuning software parameters. In this article, we untangle the confusion, explore its three main interpretations, and offer tips to ensure clarity in your projects. Ready to decode "configuration"?