Capability of a product to limit changes to one component from affecting other components.
Modularity implies that the product will be composed of discrete modules or components with cohesive content and minimal coupling to other modules or components.
from ISO-25010:2023
Modularity
Directly Related Quality Requirements
A requirement that contains a "related" attribute to the quality.
Related Qualities
Related Standards
The following standards mention Modularity:
- ISO/IEC 25010 - Systems and Software Quality
- EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) — Regulation 2024/2847
- DO-178C - Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 42030 - Architecture Evaluation
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 - Software Life Cycle Processes
- IEEE 2857 - Privacy Engineering Guidelines