Attributes of a Good Software

Software attributes are the characteristics that are often used to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of software, and developers strive to optimize these attributes in their software projects.

Here are some common software attributes:

Functionality

The degree to which the software meets its intended purpose and requirements.

Reliability

The ability of the software to perform its functions accurately and consistently, without failure or errors.

Usability

The ease with which users can interact with and navigate the software.

Efficiency

The speed and resource usage of the software in performing its functions.

Maintainability

The ease with which the software can be modified or maintained over time.

Portability

The ability of the software to run on different platforms and environments.

Scalability

The ability of the software to handle increasing amounts of data or users without performance degradation.

Security

The level of protection against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other forms of cyber attacks.

Testability

The ease with which the software can be tested to ensure its functionality and quality.

Reusability

The degree to which software components can be reused in different contexts or applications.

Interoperability

The ability of the software to interact and exchange data with other systems and software.

Page In Progress – We’ll associate each software attribute with design principles, design patterns & architectures that help achieve these characteristics.

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