modulaarsele
Modulaarsele is a term found in Estonian technical discourse to denote the practice and philosophy of modularity in system design. In practice, modulaarsele describes designing with interchangeable components that interact through stable interfaces, enabling independent development, testing, and replacement of parts without affecting the whole.
Origin and usage: The root is modulaarne (modular). The suffix -sele marks the allative case in Estonian,
Core principles include separation of concerns, loose coupling, high cohesion, clear interfaces, and composability. A modulaarsele
Applications span software (microservices, plugin architectures), hardware (modular hardware platforms), product design (modular furniture or electronics),
Advantages often cited are scalability, adaptability to changing requirements, easier testing, and the ability to reuse
See also: modularity, modular design, plug-in architecture, component-based development.