Modularity Glossary

Browse 2 modularity terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

2 Modularity Terms

Loose Coupling

A design principle where components depend on each other through narrow, well-defined interfaces rather than concrete implementations, so that changes in one...

Plugin

A self-contained module that adds specific functionality to a host application by conforming to its extension API, allowing features to be added or removed...

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