Software engineering

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.

Industry: Computer; Software

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software engineering project management

Computer; Software engineering

A system of management procedures, practices, technologies, skill, and experience that is necessary to manage successfully a software development.

present worth

Computer; Software engineering

The basis for comparison that translates a cash flow stream into an equivalent single cash-flow instance at the beginning of the planning horizon.

relationship

Computer; Software engineering

A semantic connection between model elements. Examples include associations, dependencies, and generalizations. Relationships to use cases include.

interface requirement specification (IRS)

Computer; Software engineering

Documentation that specifies requirements for interfaces between systems or components. These requirements include constraints on formats and timing.

risk reduction

Computer; Software engineering

Reducing the probability and/or potential impact of a risk factor. Risk reduction might involve research, prototyping, and other means of exploration.

requirements flow down

Computer; Software engineering

The systematic decomposition of system requirements into allocated and derived requirements, appropriately assigned to low-level functional components.

test design specification

Computer; Software engineering

A document specifying the details of the test approach for a software feature or combination of software features and identifying the associated tests.