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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.
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cost
Computer; Software engineering
The dollar amount of cash expended, resources used, property transferred, services performed, or liability incurred inconsideration of goods and services received.
abstract design
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A generic form that needs specialization (further design work) to produce concrete designs. (2) Design aimed at producing designs; for example, design patterns.
interoperability testing
Computer; Software engineering
Testing conducted to ensure that a modified system retains the capability of exchanging information with systems of different types, and of using that information.
risk management
Computer; Software engineering
An organized process for identifying and handling risk factors; includes initial identification and handling of risk factors as well as continuous risk management.
software engineering project manager
Computer; Software engineering
The manager of a software engineering project is called a software engineering project manager, a software project manager, or in many cases just a protect manager.
sunk cost
Computer; Software engineering
Any cost that is irrecoverable by future actions. Psychologically, people tend to pay attention to sunk costs even though they are irrelevant in business decisions.
problem
Computer; Software engineering
A negative situation to overcome. A risk factor becomes a problem when a risk metric (an objective measure) crosses a predetermined threshold (the problem trigger).
