Glossary of Terms

Decomposition

Keyword Definition
Abstraction Simplifying complex concepts or systems by focusing on essential features while ignoring unnecessary details.
Bottom-Up Processing starting with small details and gradually building up to a complete understanding.
Component A modular, reusable, and self-contained part of a larger system.
Decentralization The distribution of power, authority, and decision-making to lower-level entities or individuals.
Decomposition The process of dividing a complex problem or system into smaller, more manageable subproblems or components.
Divide And Conquer Breaking a problem into smaller, more manageable parts, solving them individually, and then combining the solutions.
Hierarchy The arrangement of elements or components into a structure that mirrors their relative significance or connections.
Modular Programming Dividing a program into separate modules or parts, each of which is responsible for a specific piece of functionality.
Modularity Breaking a system into smaller, loosely-coupled components that can be independently developed and maintained.
Top-Down Design Starting with a high-level overview and breaking the problem down into more detailed sub-tasks