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component Last modified: Tuesday, September 09, 2003

(1) A small binary object or program that performs a specific function and is designed in such a way to easily operate with other components and applications. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with applet. (2) A part of a device.

Component Technology Home Page Provides links to component-oriented and component-based software development resources on the Web.