In this chapter you have learned about the following major aspects of ComPact:
The concept of TPC's and TPC names, and how you may set up your own work space to get started with ComPact.
The structure and creation of software packages, and their description by means of PDL.
The distinction between a front end for everyday use and a TPC-dependent back end.
The building of derived files on the basis of source files, the shipping of derived files to pools, the rationale of the pool concept, and the explicit handling of package import and exports.
The presence of a package-based version control system.