An out-of-the-box feature or functionality (also called OOTB or off the shelf), particularly in
software
Software consists of computer programs that instruct the Execution (computing), execution of a computer. Software also includes design documents and specifications.
The history of software is closely tied to the development of digital comput ...
, is a native feature or built-in functionality of a product that comes directly from the vendor and works immediately when the product is placed in service. In the context of software, out-of-the-box features and functionality are available for all users by default and do not require customization, modification, configuration, scripting, add-ons, modules, third-party tools, or additional fees in order to be used.
See also
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Convention over configuration
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Commercial off-the-shelf
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Government off-the-shelf
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Commodity computing
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Out-of-box experience
References
Software features
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