Maintainability: Designing for the Long Haul in Software Architecture

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Maintainability: Designing for the Long Haul in Software Architecture

Welcome to the fourth installment in our series on crucial non-functional requirements (NFRs) in software architecture! After exploring scalability, reliability, and availability, we’re now turning our attention to maintainability — a critical factor in the long-term success and sustainability of your software systems.

Our NFR Journey

Before we dive in, let’s quickly recap where we’ve been:

1. Scalability — Servicing all interested parties
2. Reliability — Building Trust in the Digital World
3. Availability — Ensuring Your System is Always There When Users Need It
4. Maintainability — Designing for the Long Haul in Software Architecture [this one]
5. Extensibility — Designing for Future Growth in Software Architecture
6. Usability — Architecting for User…