Modularity (programming)
Modularity is a concept that has applications in the contexts of
computer science, particularly
programming, as well as
cognitive science in investigating the structure of
mind. A
module can be defined variously, but generally must be a component of a larger system, and operate within that system independently from the operations of the other components.
Modularity is the property of
computer programs that measures the extent to which they have been composed out of separate parts called
modules.
Programs that have many direct interrelationships between any two random parts of the program code are less
modular than programs where those relationships occur mainly at well-defined
interfaces between modules.
Modular programming techniques are those which increase modularity. (See also:
modular programming,
structured programming,
procedural programming,
object-oriented programming and
aspect-oriented programming,
distributed computing.)
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Modular Programming*
Cognitive Science*
Cohesion*
Coupling*
Encapsulation*
David Parnas*
Modularity of mind*
Philosophy of mind
