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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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Simulation
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A model that behaves or operates like a given system when provided a set of controlled inputs.~(2). The process of developing or using a model as in (1).
Emulation
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A model that accepts the same inputs and produces the same outputs as a given system.~(2) The process of developing or using a model as in (1).
Recursion
Computer; Software engineering
(1) A process in which a software module calls itself.~(2) The process of defining or generating a process or data structure in terms of itself.
User manual
Computer; Software engineering
A document that presents the information necessary to employ a system or component to obtain desired results. Typically described are system or component capabilities, limitations, options, permitted ...
User guide
Computer; Software engineering
A document that presents the information necessary to employ a system or component to obtain desired results. Typically described are system or component capabilities, limitations, options, permitted ...
Version description document (VDD)
Computer; Software engineering
A document that accompanies and identifies a given version of a system or component. Typical contents include an inventory of system or component parts, identification of changes incorporated into ...
Project plan
Computer; Software engineering
A document that describes the technical and management approach to be followed for a project. The plan typically describes the work to be done, the resources required, the methods to be used, the ...