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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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box diagram
Computer; Software engineering
A control flow diagram consisting of a rectangle that is subdivided to show sequential steps, if-then-else conditions, repetition, and case conditions.
flowchart (flow chart)
Computer; Software engineering
A control flow diagram in which suitably annotated geometrical figures are used to represent operations, data, or equipment, and arrows are used to indicate the sequential flow from one to another.
flow diagram
Computer; Software engineering
A control flow diagram in which suitably annotated geometrical figures are used to represent operations, data, or equipment, and arrows are used to indicate the sequential flow from one to another.
software library
Computer; Software engineering
A controlled collection of software and related documentation designed to aid in software development, use, or maintenance. Types include master library, production library, software development ...
header
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A block of comments placed at the beginning of a computer program or routine.~(2) Identification or control information placed at the beginning of a file or message.
documentation
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A collection of documents on a given subject.~(2) Any written or pictorial information describing, defining, specifying, reporting, or certifying activities, requirements, procedures, or ...
loader
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A computer program that reads machine code into main memory in preparation for execution and, in some cases, adjusts the addresses and links the modules. Types include absolute loader, linking ...
