What are some typical characteristics of a reusable software component?
Typical characteristics of a reusable software component are: • It is self-contained with clearly defined boundaries. • It is easily integrated with other components. • It has a clear, unambiguous, and understandable specification. • It conforms to its specification. • It is verifiable — the user should be able to test that the component conforms to its specification. • The implementation details are hidden through encapsulation. • It has a clearly defined interface.