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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
Kernel
Computer; Software engineering
(1) That portion of an operating system that is kept in main memory at all times.~(2) A software module that encapsulates an elementary function or functions of a system.
Quality
Computer; Software engineering
(1) The degree to which a system, component, or process meets specified requirements.~(2) The degree to which a system, component, or process meets customer or user needs or expectations.
Run time
Computer; Software engineering
(1) The instant at which a computer programme begins to execute.~(2) The period of time during which a computer programme is executing.~(3) See: execution time.
Language
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A systematic means of communicating ideas by the use of conventionalized signs, sounds, gestures, or marks and rules for the formation of admissible expressions.~(2) A means of communication, ...
Operation
Computer; Software engineering
(1) In computer mathematics, the action specified by an operator on one or more operands. For example, in the expression A = B + 3, the process of adding B to 3 to obtain A.~(2) In programming, a ...
Configuration identification
Computer; Software engineering
(1) An element of configuration management, consisting of selecting the configuration items for a system and recording their functional and physical characteristics in technical documentation. ...
Black box
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A system or component whose inputs, outputs, and general function are known but whose contents or implementation are unknown or irrelevant. Contrast with: glass box.~(2) Pertaining to an approach ...
