Term Definition: coupling |
Main Description
The degree to which components depend on one another. There are two types of coupling,
"tight" and "loose". Loose coupling is desirable to support an extensible software architecture but tight
coupling may be necessary for maximum performance. Coupling is increased when the data exchanged between
components becomes larger or more complex. Contrast: cohesion. |
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