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portability

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Official ISTQB Definition

The degree to which a component or system can be transferred from one hardware, software or other operational or usage environment to another.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

How easily software moves to different environments.

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Look Closer

Working across different operating systems or platforms.

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The Bottom Line

The ability to transfer to new hardware or software.

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