Well-Architected terminology
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Component – Code, configuration, and compute resources that together deliver against a requirement. Components interact with other components and are often combined to create a workload.
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Workload – A set of components that together deliver business value. Examples of container workloads could include a set of components housed in their own distinct containers that interact with each other to form multi-tier application.
For additional definitions, refer to the AWS Well-Architected Framework whitepaper.