Reusable software components Open-source, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), or freely available with open access to data Facilitates one or more generic workflows Applicable to multiple use cases across multiple sectors Interoperable with other ICT Building Blocks Designed for scalability and extensibility Standards-based
For an extended definition of building block criteria, please see this draft document. We welcome any expert feedback on what makes a building block adherent to these core characteristics as outlined in this technical draft. |