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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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Top-down cost-estimation models (method)
Computer; Software engineering
An overall cost estimate for the project is derived from global properties of the software product and project.
Software design audit
Computer; Software engineering
A review of a software product to determine compliance with requirements, standards, and contractual documents.
Risk exposure
Computer; Software engineering
The product of probability times potential loss for a risk factor; usually expressed in monetary units or utility.
Uncertainty
Computer; Software engineering
The result of not having accurate or sufficient knowledge of a situation; often the root cause of a risk factor.
Minimum tasks
Computer; Software engineering
Those V&V tasks required for the software integrity level assigned to the software to be verified and validated.
Assumption
Computer; Software engineering
In project management, a presumed truth for which the manager is unable or unwilling to verify its truthfulness.
Design review
Computer; Software engineering
Types include software architectural design review, software detailed design review, and system design review.
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