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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
Turnkey
Computer; Software engineering
Pertaining to a hardware or software system delivered in a complete, operational state.
Fail safe
Computer; Software engineering
Pertaining to a system or component that automatically places itself in a safe operating mode in the event of a failure; for example, a traffic light that reverts to blinking red in all directions ...
Fail soft
Computer; Software engineering
Pertaining to a system or component that continues to provide partial operational capability in the event of certain failures; for example, a traffic light that continues to alternate between red and ...
Reentrant
Computer; Software engineering
Pertaining to a software module that can be entered as part of one process while also in execution as part of another process and still achieve the desired results.
Reenterable
Computer; Software engineering
Pertaining to a software module that can be entered as part of one process while also in execution as part of another process and still achieve the desired results.
Fault tolerant
Computer; Software engineering
Pertaining to a system or component that is able to continue normal operation despite the presence of faults.
Reusable
Computer; Software engineering
Pertaining to a software module or other work product that can be used in more than one computer programme or software system.
