Component
A Component in a Component Diagram represents a modular part of a system with well-defined interfaces. It encapsulates its contents and can be replaced or reused within a larger system.
With Components in Modeldraw's Component Diagram, you can:
Represent major functional elements of your system
Show how different parts of your system interact through interfaces
Illustrate the modular structure of your software architecture
Depict both logical and physical components of your system
Demonstrate the reusable and replaceable nature of system parts
Model different levels of abstraction in your system design
Understanding Component
Key points to understand about Components include:
Components are self-contained units with well-defined interfaces.
They can have provided interfaces (balls) and required interfaces (sockets).
Components hide their internal details and interact through interfaces.
They are designed to be reusable and replaceable within a system.
Can represent both high-level system parts and low-level implementation units.
Components can contain other components to show hierarchical structures.
Remember that Components should represent significant functional elements of your system, each with a clear purpose and well-defined interfaces.
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