Greenfield Development
Greenfield development refers to the process of creating a software project from scratch, without any existing codebase, infrastructure, or legacy constraints. It involves building a new system on a 'green field' where developers have full freedom to choose technologies, architecture, and design patterns. This approach contrasts with brownfield development, which involves modifying or extending existing systems.
Developers should use greenfield development when starting new projects, such as building a startup product, creating a new service in a microservices architecture, or developing a prototype for innovation. It allows for modern best practices, avoids technical debt from legacy systems, and enables teams to select the most suitable tools and frameworks from the outset. This methodology is ideal for scenarios requiring rapid iteration, scalability, and adherence to current technology standards.