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The definition of EA is what it is rather than what it is for

January 7, 2014 by Adrian Grigoriu

EA is often defined not as what it is but as what we think it is for. Too many EA definitions emphasise EA as a purpose rather than a description of what it is. There are a few issues with this. To start with, can you define a car by your goals,…

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