modular programming

noun

A software design paradigm that formally decomposes a program into a set of independent, well-defined units (modules) that encapsulate implementation details and expose a minimal, explicit interface for interaction.

Meanings

nounmodular programming (usually uncountable, plural modular programmings)

plural modular programmings

  1. uncountableusuallycomputingA software design paradigm that formally decomposes a program into a set of independent, well-defined units (modules) that encapsulate implementation details and expose a minimal, explicit interface for interaction.
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