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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