configurability

Configurability

The quality/ability/extent of being configurable.

Configurability is a system quality attribute that refers to the ability of a system to be easily customized or adapted. Configurable systems are designed to be flexible, adaptable, and user-friendly. Additionally, configurable systems often have a range of pre-built options that can be easily adjusted to match different use cases. Compare customizability.

Configurability is a non-functional requirement that specifies the degree to which a system can be modified to suit different user needs, preferences, and changing environments. Configurability may involve multiple aspects of the system, including its architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance. It requires a system to have a modular and flexible design that allows for the addition or removal of components without affecting other parts of the system.

Configurability is a cross-functional constraint, especially when stakeholder teams need to adapt to changing business requirements, market forces, or user preferences. High configurability enables stakeholder teams and end-users to tailor the system to their specific needs, which and ensures that the system remains relevant and valuable over time.

Define configurable: Configurable refers to a feature or capability of computer hardware or software that can be easily customized or adjusted according to the user's preferences or requirements. This means that users can modify certain settings or options within the system to meet specific needs, such as changing the language, font size, screen resolution, or input/output devices.

See Also

• Wikipedia: Configurability: The capability of a system for its behavior to be changed by configuration or reconfiguration, e.g. by loading different code. Static configurability distinguishes between configuration time and later run time. Dynamic configurability denotes the capability of a system to be changed while it's running.

• Dictionary: configurable: to design or adapt to form a specific configuration or for some specific purpose. to put together (a computer or computer system) by supplying, arranging, or connecting components. to set up (a software program or device) for a particular computer, computer system, or task.