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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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Software engineering
formal design
Computer; Software engineering
The process of using a formal method for software design.
post condition
Computer; Software engineering
A constraint that must be true when a use case has ended.
precondition
Computer; Software engineering
A constraint that must be true when a use case is invoked.
software verification and validation report (SVVR)
Computer; Software engineering
Documentation of V&V results and software quality assessments.
pseudocode
Computer; Software engineering
A general term for structured English or program design language.
contingency plan
Computer; Software engineering
A plan for dealing with a risk factor, should it become a problem.
risk metric
Computer; Software engineering
An objective measure associated with a risk factor to be mitigated.
