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.

Industry: Computer; Software

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Memory map

Computer; Software engineering

A diagram that shows where programmes and data are stored in a computer's memory.

A diagram that depicts the set of all possible sequences in which operations may be performed during the execution of a system or program. Types include box diagram, flowchart, input-process-output ...

Structure chart

Computer; Software engineering

A diagram that identifies modules, activities, or other entities in a system or computer programme and shows how larger or more general entities break down into smaller, more specific entities.

Call graph

Computer; Software engineering

A diagram that identifies the modules in a system or computer programme and shows which modules call one another. Note: The result is not necessarily the same as that shown in a structure chart.

Enumeration type

Computer; Software engineering

A discrete data type whose members can assume values that are explicitly defined by the programmer. For example, a data type called colours with possible values RED, BLUE, and YELLOW.

Data flow diagram (DFD)

Computer; Software engineering

A diagram that depicts data sources, data sinks, data storage, and processes performed on data as nodes, and logical flow of data as links between the nodes.

State diagram

Computer; Software engineering

A diagram that depicts the states that a system or component can assume, and shows the events or circumstances that cause or result from a change from one state to another.