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Defining Modules, Modularity and Modularization: Evolution of the Concept in a Historical Perspective

  • Thomas Dedenroth Miller
  • , Per Erik Elgård Pedersen

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    Abstract

    The paper describes the evolution of the concept of modularity in a historical perspective. The main reasons for modularity are: create variety, utilize similarities, and reduce complexity. The paper defines the terms: Module, modularity, and modularization.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationLyngby
    PublisherIKS
    Publication statusPublished - 1998
    Event13th Integrated Productions Systems Research Seminar - Aalborg University, Fuglsoe, Denmark
    Duration: 20 Apr 199821 Apr 1998
    Conference number: 13

    Conference

    Conference13th Integrated Productions Systems Research Seminar
    Number13
    LocationAalborg University
    Country/TerritoryDenmark
    CityFuglsoe
    Period20/04/199821/04/1998
    OtherNo exact date found but held in 1998.

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