Computer science

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  • 24th century computer programming seemingly built modularly rather than low-level coding for 99% of design
    • Individual modules known as "subroutines", hard-built functions with specific input and output hooks
    • Can be individually enabled/disabled
      • When disabled, message-passing simply passes through rather than interrupting program flow
    • Manipulating functionality of an existing program thus consists of adding, deleting, enabling, or disabling individual subroutines rather than engaging in raw code
      • Possibly a factor of code density and/or safety? By using individual, expansively complex modules that have been formally verified, code errors can be reduced to a minimum
      • New subroutines could still be designed as needed (and described), inserted, but with potentially less effectiveness or errors
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