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Organizing code into modules

Modular programming is a programming paradigm that emphasizes organizing the functions of a codebase into independent modules, each providing an aspect of a computer program in its entirety without providing other aspects. Wikipedia →

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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.

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