👉 Bean computing, introduced by Robert Shneiderman in the 1990s, is a software development paradigm centered around the concept of "computing as a service," where applications are composed of loosely coupled, reusable components called beans. These beans encapsulate both data and the methods that operate on that data, promoting modularity and reusability. In a bean-based system, beans can be deployed independently, either on-premises or in the cloud, and communicate with each other through well-defined interfaces. This architecture supports dynamic composition, allowing developers to assemble applications from a library of beans, which can be easily updated or replaced without affecting the overall system. Bean computing emphasizes flexibility, scalability, and maintainability, making it a powerful approach for building robust and adaptable software solutions.
