Reusability

In computer science, reusability is the likelihood a segment of structured code can be used again to add new functionalities without modification.

The advantages of using reusable code:

• minimizes time required to implement applications
• increases likelihood prior testing and use has eliminated bugs
• localizes code modifications when a change in implementation is required

Subprograms -- typically called subroutines or functions -- are a simple form of reuse.

Objectss offer a more advanced form of reusability.

See Also:

• Object-oriented programming
• Reusable software components