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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

Loaded origin

Computer; Software engineering

The address of the initial storage location of a computer programme at the time the programme is loaded into main memory.

Engineering

Computer; Software engineering

The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to structures, machines, products, systems, or processes.

Wearout-failure period

Computer; Software engineering

The period in the life cycle of a system or component during which hardware failures occur at an increasing rate due to deterioration.

Relocation dictionary

Computer; Software engineering

The part of an object module or load module that identifies the addresses that must be adjusted when a relocation occurs.

Set-up time

Computer; Software engineering

The period of time during which a system or component is being prepared for a specific operation.

Blocking factor

Computer; Software engineering

The number or records, words, characters, or bits in a block.

Loop control

Computer; Software engineering

The part of a loop that determines whether to exit from the loop.

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