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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
figurative constant
Computer; Software engineering
A data name that is reserved for a specific constant in a programming language. For example, the data name THREE may be reserved to represent the value 3.
design-to-cost
Computer; Software engineering
An approach to managing a system/software project to hold the project to a predetermined cost. Actual and projected costs are closely tracked, and actions such as deleting or postponing ...
project deliverable
Computer; Software engineering
A work product to be delivered to the acquirer. Quantities, delivery dates, and delivery locations are specified in a project agreement. Project deliverables may include the following. operational ...
risk metric
Computer; Software engineering
An objective measure that is associated with a risk factor to alleviate.
Test
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A set of one or more test cases, (2) A set of one or more test procedures, or (C) A set of one or more test cases and procedures.
Test item transmittal report
Computer; Software engineering
A document identifying test items. It contains status and location information.
Test procedure specification
Computer; Software engineering
A document specifying a sequence of actions for the execution of a test.