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A '''module''' is a self-contained component of a system, which has a well-defined interface to the other components; something is '''modular''' if it is [[construction|constructed]] so as to facilitate easy [[assembly]], flexible arrangement, and/or [[repair]] of the components. | A '''module''' is a self-contained component of a system, which has a well-defined interface to the other components; something is '''modular''' if it is [[construction|constructed]] so as to facilitate easy [[assembly]], flexible arrangement, and/or [[repair]] of the components. | ||
* For modules in the architecture sense, see [[Vitruvian module]] | * For modules in the architecture sense, see [[Vitruvian module]]. | ||
* For modules in the [[Linux]] operating system kernel, see [[module (Linux)]]. | * For modules in the [[Linux]] operating system kernel, see [[module (Linux)]]. | ||
* For modules in [[abstract algebra]], see [[module (mathematics)]]. | * For modules in [[abstract algebra]], see [[module (mathematics)]]. | ||
* For modules as a computer-generated music filetype (.mod) see [[module_file]] | * For modules as a computer-generated music filetype (.mod) see [[module_file]]. | ||
* For hypothesized modules in mental processes, see [[modularity of mind]]. | |||
* See also: [[Modularity]] in [[computer science]]. | * See also: [[Modularity]] in [[computer science]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:22, 22 September 2004
A module is a self-contained component of a system, which has a well-defined interface to the other components; something is modular if it is constructed so as to facilitate easy assembly, flexible arrangement, and/or repair of the components.
- For modules in the architecture sense, see Vitruvian module.
- For modules in the Linux operating system kernel, see module (Linux).
- For modules in abstract algebra, see module (mathematics).
- For modules as a computer-generated music filetype (.mod) see module_file.
- For hypothesized modules in mental processes, see modularity of mind.
- See also: Modularity in computer science.