Strangler Fig Pattern
/ˈstræŋɡlər fɪɡ ˈpætən/
Definition
A migration pattern where new functionality is built around an existing system, gradually replacing it.
Example in context
"We strangler-figged the legacy billing — new features go to the new service; old ones migrate one by one."
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Practice this term
Master Strangler Fig Pattern in context by working through exercises in the Software Architecture module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.