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So, you actually mean functions instead of programs?

• moe 14y ago
  No. I mean an isolated unit that could be ripped out at any time and would be immediately useful on its own. Anyway, abecedarius (below) has phrased it better than I could.
  • Shorel 14y ago
    Those 'isolated units' are commonly called libraries then.
    • moe 14y ago
      No. They are called "module".
      • Shorel 14y ago
        Yes, I agree with that name, libraries usually start as modules and some extra work is required to convert a module to a library. Also, a library can be thought of as a collection of modules.