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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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crisis
Computer; Software engineering
A critical state of affairs in which a decisive, probably undesirable outcome is impending.
expandability
Computer; Software engineering
The degree of effort required to improve or modify the efficiency of software functions. .
design strategies
Computer; Software engineering
An overall plan and direction for performing design (for example, functional decomposition).
perfective maintenance
Computer; Software engineering
Modification of a software product after delivery to improve performance or maintainability.
responsibility
Computer; Software engineering
An obligation to perform assigned and implied duties to the best of the individual's ability.
correctability
Computer; Software engineering
The degree of effort required to correct software defects and to cope with user complaints. .
re-engineering
Computer; Software engineering
Pulling the software apart and reassembling it in a more robust way to do the same application.
