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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Requirements specification language

Computer; Software engineering

A specification language with special constructs and, sometimes, verification protocols, used to develop, analyze, and document hardware or software requirements.

Macroinstruction

Computer; Software engineering

A source code instruction that is replaced by a predefined sequence of source instructions, usually in the same language as the rest of the programme and usually during assembly or compilation.

Software monitor

Computer; Software engineering

A software tool that executes concurrently with another programme and provides detailed information about the execution of the other program.

Parser

Computer; Software engineering

A software tool that parses computer programmes or other text, often as the first step of assembly, compilation, interpretation, or analysis.

Process standard

Computer; Software engineering

A standard that deals with the series of actions or operations used in making or achieving a product.

Map programme

Computer; Software engineering

A software tool, often part of a compiler or assembler, that generates a load map.

Critical piece first

Computer; Software engineering

A system development approach in which the most critical aspects of a system are implemented first. The critical piece may be defined in terms of services provided, degree of risk, difficulty, or ...