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