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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

test procedure

Computer; Software engineering

Documentation that specifies a sequence of actions for the execution of a test.

test case

Computer; Software engineering

Documentation that specifies inputs, predicted results, and a set of execution conditions for a test item.

product baseline

Computer; Software engineering

The “final” hardware/software configuration identification established at the end of the development phase.

software change control

Computer; Software engineering

The process by which a software change is proposed, evaluated, approved or rejected, scheduled, and tracked.

design review

Computer; Software engineering

Types include software architectural design review, software detailed design review, and system design review.

required outputs

Computer; Software engineering

The set of items produced because of performing the minimum V&V tasks mandated within any life cycle activity.

software design audit

Computer; Software engineering

A review of a software product to determine compliance with requirements, standards, and contractual documents.

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