Component Design and Modularity

Author: Htunn Thu Thu

Date: January 4, 2026

Tags: #SoftwareDesign #TypeScript #Architecture #Modularity

Introduction

Good component design is about creating pieces that work together seamlessly while remaining independent. Building my AI-powered chatbot for multi-tenant POS microservices taught me the importance of well-designed, modular components.

This guide covers:

  • Module Organization - Structuring code into cohesive units

  • Coupling and Cohesion - Managing dependencies

  • Interface Design - Creating clean APIs

  • Dependency Management - Controlling relationships

  • Reusability - Building components for multiple contexts


Module Organization

The Problem I Had

Early in my MCP server project, I had everything in one file:

My Solution: Modular Architecture

I split it into focused modules:


Coupling and Cohesion

Understanding Cohesion

High Cohesion = Module elements are strongly related and serve a single purpose.

Understanding Coupling

Low Coupling = Modules have minimal dependencies on each other.

Real Example from My IoT Platform

Here's how I achieved low coupling in my IoT monitoring platform:


Interface Design

Creating Clean APIs

Good interfaces hide complexity and expose only what's needed:

Real Example: My MCP Server API


Dependency Management

Dependency Injection

Dependency Inversion Principle

High-level modules should not depend on low-level modules. Both should depend on abstractions.


Reusability

Building Reusable Components


Best Practices

1. Single Responsibility per Module

Each module should have one reason to change.

2. Explicit Dependencies

Use constructor injection to make dependencies visible.

3. Program to Interfaces

Depend on abstractions, not concrete implementations.

4. Keep Modules Focused

If a module does too much, split it.

5. Minimize Public API

Expose only what's necessary; keep internals private.

6. Document Module Boundaries

Use clear folder structure and naming conventions.


Conclusion

Good component design creates maintainable, testable, and reusable code:

  • High Cohesion: Related functionality grouped together

  • Low Coupling: Minimal dependencies between modules

  • Clean Interfaces: Simple, focused APIs

  • Dependency Injection: Flexible, testable components

  • Reusability: Components work in multiple contexts

I apply these principles across all my TypeScript projects for better architecture.

What's Next?

References


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