system of systems
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
Multiple heterogeneous, distributed systems that are embedded in networks at multiple levels and in multiple interconnected domains, addressing large-scale inter-disciplinary common problems and purposes, usually without a common management structure.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
Multiple independent systems working together.
Look Closer
A collection of systems that integrate for larger goals.
The Bottom Line
Complex environments where systems collaborate.
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