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subsections:

Definitions
The technology matrix
Component myths

Component

substitutability

unit of independent deployment
unit of third party composition
no persistent state

Object

identity

unit of instantiation
(persistent) state
encapsulation of state and behavior

slide: Definitions

A software component is a unit of composition with contractually specified interfaces and explicit context dependencies only. A software component can be deployed independently and is subject to composition by third parties.

Components: myths and reality

component-ware allows for combining components

if semantical issues can be resolved

component-ware simplifies software distribution and maintenance

development becomes more complex

component-ware supports mega applications

it affects performance significantly

component-ware is a revolution

wrong, it is an evolution from OO and C/S

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slide: Components: myths and reality

How to describe the interaction between components?
How to manage variety and flexibility?
How to guarantee critical system-wide properties?

Æliens

2009

subsections:

Component

Object

Components: myths and reality