Compose a thoughtful response to the topic. Include references, "Maintainability falls under system performance requirements because it defines how the system is designed, how it will perform when used, and what the user experience will be (University of Maryland Global Campus, n.d.). In terms of system performance maintainability is the ability of the system to be easily maintained, corrected, and updated (University of Maryland Global Campus, n.d). Developers should aim to create software that is maintainable from the start is what Deepak Sharma (2023) a senior back-end developer suggest. Maintainability in the new hiring system is important to Maryland Technological Company (MTC) because many stakeholders have stressed the metrics the system must have. For instance Evelyn Liu, CFO does not want a system that is overbuilt, expensive, or has a short shelf life. A system that can be updated and extended over time will help to minimize ownership and maintenance cost which are a few reasons maintainability is important and aligns with the CFO criteria. Additionally, Joseph Cummings in HR wants a basic system that can grow as MTC grows would fall under easily updated and is easy-to-use is a good criterion for software maintainability. Ensuring that the new system has maintainability will also be vital as MTC expands into the global marketplace