Splitting behavior in functional and non-functional is — in low-level IT-engineering terms — a no-op. Now, thirty years ago, when we had relatively little IT, mostly providing functions ...

According to CTO Chris VanAvermaete of consulting firm Inspirant Group, the term “non-functional requirement” is a bit of a misnomer for a system quality that is generally just as critical as a ...

The idea that quality attributes influence the shape of an architecture and that the architecture is fundamental to a system emerged from 2003 research at the SEI in rate monotonic analysis.

Non-functional requirements are often underappreciated but essential components of any successful development project. A balanced approach to planning is essential.