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compatibility

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Official ISTQB Definition

The degree to which a component or system can exchange information with other components or systems, and/or perform its required functions while sharing the same hardware or software environment.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

How well software works with other systems and environments.

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Look Closer

The ability to coexist and exchange information with other products.

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The Bottom Line

Whether the software plays nice with its surroundings.

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