An AntiPattern from the AntiPatternsBook. See StovepipeAntiPattern. "a stovepipe system is a system procured and developed to solve a specific problem, characterized by a limited focus and functionality, and containing data that cannot be easily shared with other systems." ---- To merge with StovepipeAntiPattern. MergeMe. --OlivierRey ---- External links: * http://www.appliedminds.co.uk/ for a further explanation and resolution. ---- See also: * PipelinePattern * PipesAndFilters ---- CategoryArchitectureAntiPattern