Basicaly (in process) components deployed as (Linux) SO files. Meta data (ini files) is what makes them components. And specifications in here.
Note
With extreme caution we use Claude Code: Best practices
Roadmap: Out of process components will be implemented as Linux services. With remote comunications over UNIX Sockets. Using simple but well defined protocol (over JSON RPC over HTTP). Or should we just bite the bullet and use the protobuf?
Caution
Repos in a mess
First we had
For using windows dll's as basis of simple but real components please see here.
But then we also have?
Tip
It all started as WIN32 DLL dynamic loader