Reuse




Using code developed for one application program in another application.

Traditionally achieved using program libraries. Object-oriented programming offers reusability of code via its techniques of inheritance and genericity.

Class libraries with intelligent browsers and application generators are under development to help in this process. Polymorphic functional languages also support reusability while retaining the benefits of strong typing.

See also DRAGOON, National Software Reuse Directory, RLF.





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retronym
return from interrupt
return from the dead
Return To Zero
reusability
 ARL
Asset Source for Software Engineering Technology
ConCoord
content-free
copyleft
 Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
Reverse ARP
reverse engineering
Reverse Polish Notation
reverse polish syntax