Community-based Governance
Governance models that involve participation and decision-making by a community of stakeholders or network participants. Component Is a group of objects that have been assembled to perform a function or a singular parcel of code that is a self-contained object. The component can be deployed using a “plug in” operation that attaches to a “socket”...
Component Architecture
The structure that assembles components, usually grouped along business function lines.
Component-based Development
The development mode where all phases of the software development cycle are based on the principles of component technology.
Component Connectivity
The ability of software components to interact and exchange data and functionality, enabling modular and scalable application development.
Component Portability
The ability to transfer or use software components across different systems or platforms without significant modification or adaptation.
Component Products
Self-contained software modules or packages that provide specific functionality and can be integrated or combined to build larger applications or systems.
Component Repository
The physical positioning of components on a server, usually compiled as executable files.
Configuration
The means of setting up an application using administrative tools that are delivered from the vendor without changing the actual software code. The stage of the implementation process when the physical deployment of an item is scrutinized to ensure it complies with system specifications.
Consensus
The process of achieving agreement among participants in a distributed network on the validity of transactions or actions.
Consensus-Driven Decision-Making
A decision-making process that involves reaching agreement or consensus among participants in a network or community.