Software Construction Components

Software construction components are functionally specific software subassemblies and libraries sold apart from a programming development environment that may or may not be designed for use with a specific programming development environment. Examples include class libraries, frameworks, ActiveX controls, Java applets, JavaBeans, Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs), DLLs, and other forms of API-specific libraries. Software components that fall into this category are intended to be used by developers to assemble applications as opposed to fully functional applications that are intended to run on their own. The following are representative vendors and products in this market:

• Desaware (Desaware Universal .NET)
• ILOG (JViews Component Suite)
• Visual Numerics (IMSL Numerical Libraries)