Definitions
Interchangeability is the ability to substitute one component, part, or element with another of the same type without requiring modifications to the system or loss of functionality.
The capacity of a product or system to allow replacement of components, modules, or interfaces with functionally equivalent alternatives without impacting overall system behavior.
Related to ISO/IEC 25010 concepts of Replaceability, Modularity, and Compatibility
Notes
- Replaceability: ISO/IEC 25010 characteristic focusing on replacing entire products in the same environment
- Interchangeability: Focuses on internal component substitution within a system or product family