Component Design

Definitions

1. The process of defining a component's responsibilities, interface, inputs, outputs, and internal boundaries so it fits cleanly into a larger system. Strong component design makes reuse and maintenance easier because each unit has a clear purpose and limited surface area.

   In plain English: Designing a component so it has clear responsibilities and a clean interface.

   Example: "The library worked better after they revisited component design and split the giant table widget into smaller pieces with narrow interfaces."

Related Terms

• Design System
• Application Architecture
• Architecture Decision
• Architecture Document
• Architecture Pattern
• Architecture Review
• Code Design
• Component Bus
• Component Model
• Core Component
• Code Design Culture