The older ISO 9126 focused primarily on software internal quality. ISO 25010 expands the scope to include:
: The system's ability to maintain performance under specific conditions. iso iec 25010 pdf
| Feature | ISO 9126 (Old) | ISO/IEC 25010 (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 6 | 8 (plus Quality in Use) | | Security | Was a sub-category of Functionality | Standalone characteristic (Major change) | | Compatibility | Part of Portability | Standalone characteristic | | User Focus | Limited | Extensive (Accessibility, User engagement) | The older ISO 9126 focused primarily on software
Published in 2011 to replace the older ISO/IEC 9126, ISO/IEC 25010 offers a more detailed and comprehensive view of software quality, specifically adding focus to compatibility specifically adding focus to compatibility