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What does "flexibility" mean in programming?
flexibility is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
How easily a system can be adapted to different requirements or environments without major rework. Flexibility includes both runtime configuration (changing behavior without code changes) and design-time extensibility.
Example
"The flexible configuration system lets teams switch between cloud providers by changing environment variables."
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