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Software engineering

The systematic application of scientific principles and disciplines to the development, operation, and maintenance of software to perform prespecified functions with maximum economy and efficiency.

Contributors in Software engineering

Software engineering

audit

Computer; Software engineering

An independent examination of a work product or set of work products to assess compliance with specifications, standards, contractual agreements, or other criteria. It differs from a review in that ...

activity network

Computer; Software engineering

In project management, a network graph using nodes with interconnecting edges to represent tasks and their planned sequence of completion, interdependence, and interrelationships that must be ...

design-to-cost

Computer; Software engineering

An approach to managing a system/software project to hold the project to a predetermined cost. Actual and projected costs are closely tracked, and actions such as deleting or postponing ...

design methodology

Computer; Software engineering

A systematic approach to creating a design consisting of the ordered application of a specific collection of tools, techniques, and guidelines.

external

Computer; Software engineering

An input information source or output information destination that is outside the scope of this standard and, therefore, may or may not exist.

database design specification

Computer; Software engineering

A document that describes the content and format of the permanent or semi permanent data necessary for the software to carry out its functions.

program design language (PDL)

Computer; Software engineering

A specification language with special constructs and, sometimes, verification protocols, used to develop, analyze, and document a program design.

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