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Introduction to Coupling in Software Engineering

This presentation discusses the concept of coupling in software engineering, highlighting the differences between high and low coupling and their impacts on maintainability, reusability, and testability. It outlines various types of coupling, the problems associated with high coupling, and the benefits of low coupling, along with principles and techniques for achieving low coupling. Case studies illustrate the advantages of refactoring legacy systems and designing new systems with low coupling in mind.

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Introduction to Coupling in Software Engineering

This presentation discusses the concept of coupling in software engineering, highlighting the differences between high and low coupling and their impacts on maintainability, reusability, and testability. It outlines various types of coupling, the problems associated with high coupling, and the benefits of low coupling, along with principles and techniques for achieving low coupling. Case studies illustrate the advantages of refactoring legacy systems and designing new systems with low coupling in mind.

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Introduction to

Coupling in Software
Engineering
This presentation will explore coupling in software. We'll cover high
vs. low coupling and why it matters. Learn about maintainability,
reusability, and testability. A tightly coupled system is like a house
of cards.
Types of Coupling
Content Coupling Common Coupling Control Coupling

One module directly modifies the Multiple modules access the same One module controls the flow of
internal workings of another. It's global data. It's difficult to trace another. This increases complexity
the most undesirable type. errors and side effects. and reduces independence.
High Coupling: The
Problems
1 Reduced 2 Decreased
Maintainability Reusability
Changes in one module Modules are difficult to
require changes in others. reuse in different
Maintenance becomes contexts. This limits code
costly. reuse.

3 Hindered Testability
Difficult to isolate and test individual modules. Unit testing
becomes challenging.
Low Coupling: The Benefits
Increased Enhanced Reusability
Maintainability
Modules can be easily
Changes in one module are reused in different contexts.
less likely to affect others. Promotes code reuse.
The system is easier to
maintain.

Improved Testability
Easier to isolate and test individual modules. Facilitates unit
testing.
Principles for
Reducing Coupling

Information Abstraction Dependency


Hiding Injection
Provide a simplified
Hide internal details interface. Focus on Pass dependencies
from other modules. what a module to a module.
Encapsulation is does, not how. Promotes loose
key. coupling and
testability.
Techniques for Achieving
Low Coupling
Interfaces
Define contracts between modules. Allows for interchangeable
implementations.

Message Queues
Decouple modules by exchanging messages. Modules don't need to
know each other.

Microservices
Break down a large application into smaller, independent services.
Each can be scaled independently.

RESTful APIs
Standardized interfaces to communicate between modules or services.
Uses HTTP methods.
Case Studies
Legacy System Refactoring New System Design

Monolithic app refactored into microservices with Using interfaces and dependency injection from the
message queues. Resulted in 40% fewer bugs and start. Led to 25% lower development costs and faster
faster deployment. releases.
Conclusion
Coupling is critical in software design. Low coupling leads to better
systems. Apply information hiding and abstraction. Consider
interfaces and message queues. Prioritize low coupling!

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