Coupling

Coupling is the degree of interdependence between modules or the strength of the relationship between modules.

“Software modules should aim for loose coupling.”

This is a foundational design principle.

Classes that follow the Open-Closed Principle (OCP) and the Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) tend to be loosely coupled.

See Also:

• Ambient Context

• Big Ball of Mud

• Code Review Checklist

• Cohesion

• Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP)

• Modularity, Module

• Open Closed Principle (OCP)

• SOLID Design Principles

• The Dependency Rule