Subinstallations
Subinstallations refer to the practice of dividing a larger software installation into smaller, modular components that can be installed, updated, or removed independently. This approach is commonly used in software development, particularly in systems that employ containerization, package managers, or microservices architectures. By isolating functionalities into subinstallations, developers can enhance flexibility, reduce dependency conflicts, and streamline maintenance processes.
In containerized environments, such as those managed by Docker or Kubernetes, subinstallations often correspond to individual
Package managers, like those found in Linux distributions (e.g., APT, YUM, or Pacman), also support subinstallations
In microservices architectures, subinstallations extend this concept further by treating each service as an independent unit.
The benefits of subinstallations include reduced complexity, easier debugging, and more efficient resource utilization. However, improper