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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Sunk cost

Computer; Software engineering

Any cost that is irrecoverable by future actions. Psychologically, people tend to pay attention to sunk costs even though they are irrelevant in business decisions.

Interoperability testing

Computer; Software engineering

Testing conducted to ensure that a modified system retains the capability of exchanging information with systems of different types, and of using that information.

Problem

Computer; Software engineering

A negative situation to overcome. A risk factor becomes a problem when a risk metric (an objective measure) crosses a predetermined threshold (the problem trigger).

Abstract design

Computer; Software engineering

(1) A generic form that needs specialisation (further design work) to produce concrete designs. (2) Design aimed at producing designs; for example, design patterns.

Cost

Computer; Software engineering

The dollar amount of cash expended, resources used, property transferred, services performed, or liability incurred inconsideration of goods and services received.

Risk management

Computer; Software engineering

An organised process for identifying and handling risk factors; includes initial identification and handling of risk factors as well as continuous risk management.

Software engineering project manager

Computer; Software engineering

The manager of a software engineering project is called a software engineering project manager, a software project manager, or in many cases just a protect manager.