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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

work package specification

Computer; Software engineering

A specification of the work that must be accomplished to complete a work package.

compound interest

Computer; Software engineering

The form of interest calculation that adds unpaid interest to the loan principal.

hazard identification

Computer; Software engineering

The process of recognizing that a hazard exists and defining its characteristics.

critical design review

Computer; Software engineering

An obsolete software development term for what is now called detailed design review.

product

Computer; Software engineering

Any output of the software development activities (e.g., document, code, or model).

root-cause analysis

Computer; Software engineering

Determination of a potential problem’s (a risk factor’s) underlying cause or causes.

functional baseline

Computer; Software engineering

The initial configuration established at the end of the requirements definition phase.

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