Runtime Inclusion
Runtime inclusion is a software development concept where code, libraries, or resources are dynamically loaded and integrated into a program during its execution, rather than at compile time. This enables flexible, modular applications that can adapt to different environments or requirements without recompilation. It is commonly used in plugin systems, dependency injection, and dynamic linking scenarios.
Developers should use runtime inclusion when building extensible applications that need to support plugins, load configuration-based modules, or reduce initial startup overhead by deferring resource loading. It is essential in frameworks that support hot-reloading, microservices with dynamic service discovery, or applications requiring conditional feature activation based on runtime conditions.