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Quality Characteristics

The tactics are organized according to the quality characteristics of ISO 25010:2011.

Functional Suitability

Functional Suitability

Degree to which a product or system provides functions that meet stated and implied needs

63 Tactics
Usability

Usability

Degree to which a product or system can be used by specified users

54 Tactics
Reliability

Reliability

Degree to which a system performs specified functions under specified conditions

80 Tactics
Performance Efficiency

Performance Efficiency

Performance relative to the amount of resources used

77 Tactics
Security

Security

Degree to which a product or system protects information and data

77 Tactics
Maintainability

Maintainability

Degree of effectiveness and efficiency with which a product can be modified

73 Tactics
Compatibility

Compatibility

Degree to which a product can exchange information with other products

55 Tactics
Portability

Portability

Degree of effectiveness and efficiency with which a system can be transferred

44 Tactics
Quality Illusions

Quality Illusions

Supposed quality improvements that do not represent real improvements

22 Tactics

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Quality Tactics

Comprehensive handbook for software architects with over 400 proven quality tactics

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Based on ISO 25010:2011

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