Evolutionary maintenance is a software maintenance approach that focuses on improving and enhancing existing software systems over time. It involves making incremental changes and updates to adapt to changing requirements, fix defects, and introduce new features while preserving the core functionality.
This approach is valuable for mature software systems that have a long lifecycle. For instance, an accounting software application may undergo evolutionary maintenance to accommodate changes in tax regulations, introduce new reporting features, and address user feedback while ensuring the integrity of financial calculations.
