The "Ubiquitous Language" is the label I've seen applied to the idea you're describing. For example: http://martinfowler.com/bliki/UbiquitousLanguage.html http:

The "Ubiquitous Language" is the label I've seen applied to the idea you're describing. For example: http://martinfowler.com/bliki/UbiquitousLanguage.html http://martinfowler.com/bliki/UbiquitousLanguage.html This idea of having an ubiquitous domain language and keeping applications and APIs RESTful have been two of the most beneficial ideas I've incorporated into my development in recent years.