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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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node
Computer; Software engineering
In a diagram, a point, circle, or other geometric figure used to represent a state, event, or other item of interest.
operation
Computer; Software engineering
(1) In computer mathematics, the action specified by an operator on one or more operands. For example, in the expression A = B + 3, the process of adding B to 3 to obtain A.~(2) In programming, a ...
path
Computer; Software engineering
(1) In software engineering, a sequence of instructions that may be performed in the execution of a computer program.~(2) In file access, a hierarchical sequence of directory and subdirectory names ...
code
Computer; Software engineering
(1) In software engineering, computer instructions and data definitions expressed in a programming language or in a form output by an assembler, compiler, or other translator.~(2) To express a ...
retirement
Computer; Software engineering
(1) Permanent removal of a system or component from its operational environment.~(2) Removal of support from an operational system or component.
recursive
Computer; Software engineering
(1) Pertaining to a software module that calls itself.~(2) Pertaining to a process or data structure that is defined or generated in terms of itself.
online
Computer; Software engineering
(1) Pertaining to a system or mode of operation in which input data enter the computer directly from the point of origin or output data are transmitted directly to the point where they are used. For ...
