names logic
Logic shifts: internal chunking
The reality is that the current structure (first/last) works in the population in which it works. We don’t have to start from scratch, we just have to be more realistic about the full complexity.
names logic
Logic shifts to encompass the complexity of names.
names logic
Big-picture logic shifts
The names pattern can look intimidating. There are lots of details involved, with complex structures and behaviors, and it's shifting something so prevalent that it can feel like you've stepped outside of the known information universe. Take a deep breath, it's not that bad.
names logic
More nimble logic: JSON
JSON data can use governed data, constraining both the available categories and potential entries.
names logic
Logic shift: factor in construction context
Part of what likely contributes to keeping names “simpler” is that we have to fill them in everywhere. It’s extra work for developers, extra work for systems architects and information architects, UX’ers, content managers, marketing. It's an administrative burden for users.
names logic
Mixed governance overview
Governed/ungoverned is a binary. Binary is a function of our information technology.