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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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framework
Computer; Software engineering
A partially completed software subsystem that can be extended by appropriately instantiating some specific plug-ins.
maintenance project
Computer; Software engineering
A software development project described as maintenance to correct errors in the original requirements specification.
mapping
Computer; Software engineering
Establishing a sequence of the activities in this standard according to a selected software life cycle model (SLCM).
cohesion
Computer; Software engineering
In software design, a measure of the strength of association of the elements within a module. Contrast with coupling.
design fault
Computer; Software engineering
A design defect that results from a (human) error during system design that may or may not result in a design failure.
point design
Computer; Software engineering
The selection of one design that satisfies the requirements without examining other potentially more effective designs.
test summary report
Computer; Software engineering
A document summarizing testing activities and results. It also contains an evaluation of the corresponding test items.
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