Software engineering

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.

Industry: Computer; Software

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Relocate

Computer; Software engineering

To move machine code from one portion of main memory to another and to adjust the addresses so that the code can be executed in its new location.

Edit

Computer; Software engineering

To modify the form or format of computer code, data, or documentation; for example, to insert, rearrange, or delete characters.

Boot

Computer; Software engineering

To initialize a computer system by clearing memory and reloading the operating system. Derived from bootstrap.

Fetch

Computer; Software engineering

To locate and load computer instructions or data from storage.

Write

Computer; Software engineering

To record data in a storage device or on a data medium.

Cyberspace

Computer; Software engineering

The system of computer networks that are connected to each other to allow information to be exchanged online.

Software design verification

Computer; Software engineering

The evaluation of a design to determine correctness with respect to stated requirements, conformance to design standards, system efficiency, and other criteria.