The capability of the software product to be used in place of another specified software product for the same purpose in the same environment. [ ISO/IEC 9126-1 ]
- For example, the replaceability of a new version of a software product is important to the user when upgrading. [ ISO/IEC 9126-1 ]
- Replaceability is used in place of compatibility in order to avoid possible ambiguity with interoperability. [ ISO/IEC 9126-1 ]
- Replaceability may include attributes of both installability and adaptability. The concept has been introduced as a sub-characteristic of its own because of its importance. [ ISO/IEC 9126-1 ]
