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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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dynamic buffering

Computer; Software engineering

A buffering technique in which the buffer allocated to a computer program varies during program execution, based on current need.

project file

Computer; Software engineering

A central repository of material pertinent to a project. Contents typically include memos, plans, technical reports, and related items.

project notebook

Computer; Software engineering

A central repository of material pertinent to a project. Contents typically include memos, plans, technical reports, and related items.

operation code

Computer; Software engineering

A character or set of characters that specifies a computer operation; for example, the code BNZ to designate the operation '%ranch if not zero."

op code

Computer; Software engineering

A character or set of characters that specifies a computer operation; for example, the code BNZ to designate the operation '%ranch if not zero."

delimiter

Computer; Software engineering

A character or set of characters used to denote the beginning or end of a group of related bits, characters, words, or statements.

attribute

Computer; Software engineering

A characteristic of an item; for example, the item's color, size, or type.

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