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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System profile

Computer; Software engineering

A set of measurements used in computer performance evaluation, describing the proportion of time each of the major resources in a computer system is busy, divided by the time that resource is ...

Programming system

Computer; Software engineering

A set of programming languages and the support software (editors, compilers, linkers, etc.) necessary for using these languages with a given computer system.

Job stream

Computer; Software engineering

A sequence of programmes or jobs set up so that a computer can proceed from one to the next without the need for operator intervention.

Run stream

Computer; Software engineering

A sequence of programmes or jobs set up so that a computer can proceed from one to the next without the need for operator intervention.

Protocol

Computer; Software engineering

A set of conventions that govern the interaction of processes, devices, and other components within a system.

Path condition

Computer; Software engineering

A set of conditions that must be met in order for a particular programme path to be executed.

Configuration status accounting

Computer; Software engineering

An element of configuration management, consisting of the recording and reporting of information needed to manage a configuration effectively. This information includes a listing of the approved ...