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Modules, play nice

31 October 2008, 08:30 by Chad Reynoldson

What do I mean by play nice? It is simply the fact that modules must be developed with a consideration of integration with a larger system full of multiplicity and complexity.

First off, you begin a module as usual, viewing it as an individual component. There will be a core implementation that is generally un-changed, things like transport controls, list controls, etc that tightly bind the GUI with the 3rd party device.

This second part is often overlooked by module developers and this is the play nice area. You must consider how this individual component will work in a larger context. Generally this play nice area is isolated in the GUI implementation. Here are some questions to ask when developing the GUI:

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