Customization Capability

A Customization Capability is a technical capability that allows a system, application, or product to be tailored to meet specific user needs, preferences, or contextual requirements.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) involve the modification of Software Applications to align with user preferences, such as UI changes or feature adjustments.
  • It can (often) be used in Enterprise Systems to adapt workflows and functionalities to match organizational processes.
  • It can (typically) support the adaptation of Consumer Products by enabling options for personalized settings or configurations.
  • It can (often) involve the customization of Web Platforms to deliver content and functionality specific to different user segments.
  • It can range from being a Simple Configuration task, like adjusting settings, to a Complex System Integration involving multiple customized components.
  • It can be crucial in the deployment of Cloud-Based Services, where customization allows users to select features and storage options that fit their needs.
  • It can involve the creation of custom APIs that enable integration with third-party tools or extensions.
  • It can be driven by specific industry requirements, requiring customization to comply with regulations or standards.
  • It can include the customization of Analytics Dashboards to provide relevant insights based on user-defined metrics and key performance indicators.
  • It can require collaboration between users and developers to ensure the customization accurately reflects the intended use cases.
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• Example(s):
  • a Customized CRM System that is adapted to manage customer relationships in a specific industry, such as healthcare.
  • a Personalized E-Commerce Website that offers product recommendations based on user browsing and purchase history.
  • a Tailored Mobile App that allows users to configure their experience by choosing themes, languages, and notification settings.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Standardized Software Products, which offer a fixed set of features and do not allow for significant user-driven modifications.
  • Off-the-Shelf Solutions that cannot be altered beyond basic settings adjustments and are intended for general use.
• See: Customer Software, Software Application Customization, Bespoke, Customization (Anthropology), Mass Customization, Modding, Car Tuning, Personalization, Custom-Fit, LegalTech Customization Capability.

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References

2017

• (Wikipedia, 2017) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/customization Retrieved:2017-2-13.
  • Customization may refer to:
    • Customization (anthropology), the process of cultural appropriation
    • Mass customization, the use of computer-aided manufacturing systems to produce custom output
    • Modding, a slang expression for modification of hardware, software, or other items
    • Car tuning, the modification of an automobile, motor bike, scooter or moped
    • Personalization, the use of technology to accommodate differences between individuals
    • Custom-fit, a design term for personalization with geometric characteristics
    • Bespoke, a term used in the UK for custom-made
    • Custom software, software that is specially developed for some specific organization or other user.

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