Loose Coupling
Loose coupling is a software design principle that emphasizes minimizing dependencies between components, modules, or systems to enhance flexibility, maintainability, and scalability. It allows components to interact through well-defined interfaces or contracts, enabling changes in one part without affecting others. This approach reduces the risk of cascading failures and simplifies testing and deployment in complex applications.
Developers should apply loose coupling when building modular systems, microservices architectures, or any software where components need to evolve independently, such as in large-scale enterprise applications or distributed systems. It is crucial for improving code reusability, facilitating team collaboration, and supporting agile development practices by allowing isolated updates and reducing integration bottlenecks.