Kcomps

Kcomps is a modular software framework and ecosystem designed for constructing applications from reusable components. It provides a declarative assembly model in which components expose defined interfaces, lifecycle hooks, and dependency graphs, enabling developers to compose complex systems from simple building blocks. The framework aims to promote interoperability across languages and platforms by standardizing component contracts and runtime behavior.

Kcomps originated as an open-source project in the late 2010s, initially focusing on reusable UI components for web applications. It expanded into a broader architecture that includes core runtimes, data components, and service connectors. The project is maintained by a community of contributors and supported by corporate sponsors; governance emphasizes compatibility, documentation, and a formal component registry.

Architecturally, Kcomps centers on components, containers, connectors, and a registry. Components implement a common interface and can be wired together into graphs that define data flows and control paths. The registry stores component definitions, versions, and dependencies, while adapters and language bindings allow components to be consumed from different programming environments. The runtime provides lifecycle management, error isolation, and monitoring hooks.

Kcomps is used in web applications, internal tooling, and data pipelines to enable rapid prototyping and scalable deployment. Benefits include modularity, reuse, and clear separation of concerns, while criticisms focus on a learning curve, potential performance overhead, and ecosystem fragmentation as multiple flavors of the framework emerge.

As of the present, Kcomps remains active in development with ongoing releases and community governance.

See also: modular software, component-based software engineering, microservices, open-source frameworks.