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Funksjonaliteten

Funksjonaliteten is the Norwegian term for the set of functions and capabilities that a system or product provides to fulfill user needs. It describes what the product can do, how its features operate, and how they interact under normal conditions. Functionality is distinct from usability, reliability, and aesthetics, focusing on the existence and behavior of features rather than their look or feel.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from funksjon (function) with the suffix -alitet, forming an abstract noun.

In practice, funksjonaliteten is defined through requirements, use cases, and user stories. It is validated via

Measuring functionality involves assessing feature completeness, correctness, and boundary behavior. While related to performance and reliability,

Examples vary by domain: in software, functionalities include authentication, data retrieval, editing, and export; in hardware,

In
Norwegian,
funksjonaliteten
(the
definite
form)
refers
to
the
functionality
of
a
specific
system
or
product,
as
discussed
in
documentation,
requirements,
or
discussions
about
design
and
development.
functional
testing
and
acceptance
criteria
to
ensure
each
feature
operates
correctly,
both
on
its
own
and
in
combination
with
other
features.
Clear
articulation
of
funksjonaliteten
helps
stakeholders
agree
on
scope
and
success
criteria
before
development
proceeds.
functionality
specifically
concerns
what
the
system
does
and
how
it
behaves,
not
necessarily
how
easy
it
is
to
use
or
how
pleasant
it
feels
to
interact
with.
input
handling
and
safety
interlocks;
in
services,
process
steps
and
interfaces
with
other
systems.
The
term
is
commonly
used
in
product
management,
software
development,
and
quality
assurance
to
describe
the
core
capabilities
of
a
product.