Modular programming has evolved into object-oriented programming, which provides stricter rules for developing self-contained routines. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Modular developed its Mojo language as a faster alternative to Python. According to the startup, a program written in Mojo can run up to 68,000 times faster than if it were implemented using Python.

Palo Alto, California-based Modular is backed by $130 million in funding from Alphabet Inc.’s GV fund and other investors. The company made its Mojo programming language generally available last ...