Component Definition

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Dragon1 Definition for Component:
A physical replaceable part of a larger whole. A physical entity of a system. Especially a part of a software application, a machine, or a vehicle. Typically providing behavior via interfaces and requires interfaces to function.

Let us define Component

A component performs tasks, called behavior, and with that takes care of one or more functions for a system it is part of.

A module is often the logical counterpart (element) of one or more components. Preferably, to increase replaceability, the interfaces conform to open standards.

Component has important relationships with 'Entity', 'Function', 'Service', 'Interface'.

Usage

Examples of Components are a software application component like a parser component, a machine component, or a vehicle component like an engine.

Symbol

The shape for component in Dragon1 is a square with interface handles:

component definition

Types of Components

Common types of components are:

  • Business Component
  • Application Component
  • IT Infrastructure Component
  • Core Component
  • Additional Component

Further reading

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