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CRITICAL ATTRIBUTE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
  • Software
  • Testing and Debugging
DEF

The extent to which software can continue to operate correctly despite the introduction of invalid inputs.

CONT

A critical software quality attribute is robustness, i. e. that the software shows stable behavior in stressful conditions and when receiving faulty inputs.

OBS

robustness: designation and definition standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Analyse des systèmes informatiques
  • Logiciels
  • Test et débogage
CONT

La robustesse [est l']aptitude du logiciel à gérer des situations anormales [...] afin d'en limiter les conséquences.

Spanish

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