In the context of Liferay, what do modules typically refer to?

Modules in the context of Liferay refer to small independent applications that can be deployed and managed separately from one another within the Liferay platform. This modular approach allows developers to create components that are self-contained, making it easier to manage, update, and scale individual functionalities of a larger application without affecting the entire system.

Such an architecture promotes better organization of code and resources, leading to improved maintainability and flexibility. Each module can encapsulate its own logic, resources, and dependencies, allowing developers to build and integrate various features according to specific project requirements.

In contrast, static content elements, large monolithic systems, and simple user interfaces do not encapsulate the modular principle that Liferay promotes. Static content is more about fixed information presented on a site, and large monolithic systems typically imply a single interconnected structure that lacks the flexibility that comes with modularization. Simple user interfaces do not encompass the backend functionality and independence that modules represent in Liferay’s ecosystem.