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What does "maintainability" mean in programming?
maintainability 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 software can be understood, modified, and extended to fix bugs, add features, or adapt to changes. High maintainability requires readable code, clear structure, good documentation, and comprehensive tests.
Example
"High test coverage improves maintainability — developers can refactor with confidence that they have not broken anything."
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