# Non-Functional Testing [Non Functional](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-functional_testing) Testing are testing aspects that are not related to our specific requirements but more of the quality of our software. * Can our software scale? * Is our software performant? * Can it sustain load? What is the maximum load it can sustain? * What do we do to extend our security? Are our servers secure? As developers, we sometimes forget the importance of non-functional testing, but what good is an application that meets the requirements but cannot be online for more than an hour? Both are extremely important and we must dedicate time to each area of testing so our software not only meets the requirements, but has great quality! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/v6.x/architecture-concepts/testing-concepts/non-functional-testing.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.