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In [[computer science]], '''robustness''' is the ability of a computer system to cope with errors during execution or the ability of an algorithm to continue to operate despite abnormalities in input, calculations, etc. Formal techniques, such as [[fuzz testing]], are essential to proving robustness since this type of testing involves invalid or unexpected inputs. Various commercial products perform robustness testing of software systems. Robustness is a consideration in [[failure assessment]] analysis.

System response to abnormal inputs shall be considered as robustness testing.