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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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Local compaction
Computer; Software engineering
In microprogramming, compaction in which microoperations are not moved beyond the boundaries of the single entry, single exit sequential blocks in which they occur.
Partial correctness
Computer; Software engineering
In proof of correctness, a designation indicating that a program's output assertions follow logically from its input assertions and processing steps.
Upward compression
Computer; Software engineering
In software design, a form of demodularization in which a subordinate module is copied in-line into the body of a superordinate module.
Instrument
Computer; Software engineering
In software and system testing, to instal or insert devices or instructions into hardware or software to monitor the operation of a system or component.
Compaction
Computer; Software engineering
In microprogramming, the process of converting a microprogram into a functionally equivalent microprogram that is faster or shorter than the original.
Microoperation
Computer; Software engineering
In microprogramming, one of the basic operations needed to carry out a machine language instruction.
Unwind
Computer; Software engineering
In programming, to state explicitly and in full all of the instructions involved in multiple executions of a loop.
