In computer programming, a third-party software component is a reusable software component developed to be either freely distributed or sold by an entity other than the original vendor of the development platform. The third-party software component market thrives because many programmers believe that component-oriented development improves the efficiency and the quality of developing custom applications. Common third-party software includes macros, bots, and software/scripts to be run as add-ons for popular developing software.[1] In the case of operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista or Seven, there are applications installed by default, such as Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer.
See also
edit- Middleware
- Enterprise Java Beans
- VCL / CLX
- KParts (KDE)
- Video-game third-party developers
- Third-party source
References
edit- ^ "Third Party Software Components Definition". Law Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
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