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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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Static error
Computer; Software engineering
An error that is independent of the time-varying nature of an input.
User documentation
Computer; Software engineering
Documentation describing the way in which a system or component is to be used to obtain desired results.
Menu bypass
Computer; Software engineering
In a menu-driven system, a feature that permits advanced users to perform functions in a command-driven mode without selecting options from the menus.
Unit requirements documentation
Computer; Software engineering
Documentation that sets forth the functional, interface, performance, and design constraint requirements for a test unit.
Statement
Computer; Software engineering
In a programming language, a meaningful expression that defines data, specifies programme actions, or directs the assembler or compiler.
Development testing
Computer; Software engineering
Formal or informal testing conducted during the development of a system or component, usually in the development environment by the developer.
Control store
Computer; Software engineering
In a microprogrammed computer, the computer memory in which microprograms reside.
