Chapter 9 A Case Study on Software Durability Assessment

9.1 Objectives

The durability of the software can best be explained as the function of the quality of software across its service life. The predicted software durability or software life-span is influenced by a variety of indirect or direct characteristics. Usability, dependability, security, human trust, and trustworthiness are direct characteristics, whereas indirect characteristics include consumer integrity, reliability, and so on. Durability is essentially influenced by five characteristics: dependability, usability, security, trustworthiness, and human trust. Moreover, a durability assessment is required for the software’s durability assurance. However, assessing software durability ...

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