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coexistence

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Official ISTQB Definition

The degree to which a component or system can perform its required functions while sharing an environment and resources with other components or systems without a negative impact on any of them.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

The ability to work alongside other software without interference.

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Look Closer

Can the system share resources with other applications peacefully?

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The Bottom Line

Testing that the software doesn't break other installed programs.

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