moduleko

Moduleko is a term used in software engineering to describe a modular, component-based approach to building applications. It refers to a framework-like concept in which functionality is divided into self-contained modules with explicit interfaces and defined lifecycles. Implementations of moduleko emphasize decoupled components, explicit dependency management, and runtime isolation to enable dynamic composition, versioning, and replacement of modules without rebuilding the whole system.

Core concepts include modules with manifests that declare interfaces and dependencies, a dependency graph used by a resolver to select compatible versions, and a runtime loader that initializes modules in isolated environments. Moduleko systems may support hot swapping and lazy loading, and they can be language-agnostic or tied to a specific language or platform.

There is no single standard for moduleko; the term describes ideas found in various plugin frameworks, module loaders, and modular platforms. Communities have proposed conventions for interface contracts, semantic versioning, and security models to reduce conflicts and ensure compatibility.

Common use cases include extensible desktop and server applications, content management systems, data processing pipelines, and embedded devices where upgrading features without downtime is desirable.

Critics point to increased complexity in dependency resolution and potential performance overhead, while proponents argue that with disciplined design of interfaces and policies for versioning and sandboxing, modular architectures can improve maintainability and scalability.