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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.
