Use of existing source code to build new software
Also known as software reuse
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Code reuse is the practice of using existing source code to develop software instead of writing new code. Software reuse is a broader term that implies using any existing software asset to develop software instead of developing it again. An asset that is relatively easy to reuse and offers significant value is considered to have high reusability.