Composition and Connectors in AUTOSAR

Composition:- A composition is a software component type that cluster or aggregates other software component or composition.

• In simple terms a composition can be understand as a container that can hold group of software components.

Connectors:- A connectors is used to complete the connection between the port prototype.

Types of connectors:-

1. Assembly Connector
2. Delegation Connector

• Assembly connectors is used to connect two ports within the same composition.
• Delegation connector are used when some port of SWC need to exposed to the outer world of the Composition.

Differences:-

• An assembly connector connects a provider and receiver port. Delegation connector connects the same port type either provider to provider or receiver to receiver.
• Even port connection should end with an Assembly Connector.