Learn MODULA with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Architecture
Module-based architecture with explicit interfaces
Procedural programming with function/procedure calls
Strongly typed data structures
Separate compilation for modules
Hierarchical program organization
Rendering Model
Source code organized into modules
Modules imported into main program
Procedures called in execution flow
Data types enforced at compile time
Executable generated by linking compiled modules
Architectural Patterns
Modular architecture
Layered structure with main program and modules
Procedural programming paradigm
Explicit interface/implementation separation
Encapsulated data and functions
Real World Architectures
Educational programming projects
Embedded system software
Modular command-line tools
Compiler construction exercises
Historical operating system modules
Design Principles
Strong typing and compile-time checking
Modular programming with explicit interfaces
Clarity and simplicity in syntax
Separate compilation for maintainability
Encapsulation of data and procedures
Scalability Guide
Organize large projects into multiple modules
Encapsulate related procedures and data
Compile modules separately for faster builds
Use libraries for reusable components
Keep interfaces stable to reduce dependency errors
Migration Guide
Adapt Pascal code by introducing modules
Define interfaces and implementations
Refactor global variables into module scope
Separate procedures into reusable modules
Test compilation and execution after modularization