What is the best methodology to build modular applications?

Question

Hello,
I am working on a project that uses database access quite heavily.
Now, as I am a beginner, I wanted to go a very modular approach by building one module at the time and then assemble it in the overall application.
I tried to use <SWFLoader> to do this assembly work. I have a top level file where I load teh module when needed and render them visible (or invisible) which worked nicely.
Now, with some recent problems with release builds and putting the finished application from the localhost  to the real URL, I am not so sure that this is the best.
The alternative would be of course to do a single project and work with states, but this will make the project more difficult to oversee (maybe I miss something)
Can somebody suggest something and hint where the best resources (tutorials, book, demo applications...) for my problem can be found.
Many thanks
peter

Answer 1

If I were just starting out I would forego using modules at all.  Chances are your application isn't going to be big enough to warrant the usage of modules.  Other problems such as architectural ones will crop up long before it does get that big.