Software engineering

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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utilization

Computer; Software engineering

In computer performance evaluation, a ratio representing the amount of time a system or component is busy divided by the time it is available.

system model

Computer; Software engineering

In computer performance evaluation, a representation of a system depicting the relationships between workloads and performance measures in the system.

entity

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In computer programming, any item that can be named or denoted in a program. For example, a data item, program statement, or subprogram.

critical item

Computer; Software engineering

In configuration management, an item within a configuration item that, because of special engineering or logistic considerations, requires an approved specification to establish technical or ...

form, fit, and function

Computer; Software engineering

In configuration management, that configuration comprising the physical and functional characteristics of an item as an entity, but not including any characteristics of the elements making up the ...

baseline management

Computer; Software engineering

In configuration management, the application of technical and administrative direction to designate the documents and changes to those documents that formally identify and establish baselines at ...

allocated configuration identification

Computer; Software engineering

In configuration management, the current ap-proved specifications governing the development of configuration items that are part of a higher level configuration item. Each specification defines the ...