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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
call
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A transfer of control from one software module to another, usually with the implication that control will be returned to the calling module. Contrast with: go~(2) A computer instruction that ...
cue
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A transfer of control from one software module to another, usually with the implication that control will be returned to the calling module. Contrast with: go~(2) A computer instruction that ...
binary digit (bit)
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A unit of information that can be represented by either a zero or a one.~(2) An element of computer storage that can hold a unit of information as in (1).~(3) A numeral used to represent one of ...
parameter
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A variable that is given a constant value for a specified application.~(2) A constant, variable, or expression that is used to pass values between software modules.
certification
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A written guarantee that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for operational use. For example, a written authorization that a computer system is ...
argument
Computer; Software engineering
(1) An independent variable; for example, the variable m in the equation E = mc2.~(2) A specific value of an independent variable; for example, the value m = 24 kg.~(3) A constant, variable, ...
actual parameter
Computer; Software engineering
(1) An independent variable; for example, the variable m in the equation E = mc2.~(2) A specific value of an independent variable; for example, the value m = 24 kg.~(3) A constant, variable, ...
