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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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Rescue point

Computer; Software engineering

A point in a computer programme at which execution can be restarted following a failure.

Breakpoint

Computer; Software engineering

A point in a computer programme at which execution can be suspended to permit manual or automated monitoring of programme performance or results. Types include code breakpoint, data breakpoint, ...

Mask

Computer; Software engineering

A pattern of bits or characters designed to be logically combined with an unknown data item to retain or suppress portions of the data item; for example, the bit string "00000011" when logically ...

Interactive language

Computer; Software engineering

A nonprocedural language in which a programme is created as a result of interactive dialogue between the user and the computer system. The system provides questions, forms, and so on, to aid the user ...

Rule-based language

Computer; Software engineering

A nonprocedural language that permits the user to state a set of rules and to express queries or problems that use these rules.

Declarative language

Computer; Software engineering

A nonprocedural language that permits the user to declare a set of facts and to express queries or problems that use these facts.

Data structure

Computer; Software engineering

A physical or logical relationship among data elements, designed to support specific data manipulation functions.

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