"composite reuse principle" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} composite reuse principle
  1. (software, design) a technique by which classes may achieve polymorphic behavior and code reuse by containing other classes that implement the desired functionality instead using inheritance. Wikipedia link: composite reuse principle Categories (topical): Design, Software Synonyms: composition over inheritance
    Sense id: en-composite_reuse_principle-en-name-tAZ4yN8w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, computing, design, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Alternative forms

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