Software Engineering - Chapter 1 Flashcards

Flashcards on Software Engineering Fundamentals

Software Engineering

An engineering discipline concerned with all aspects of software production.

Essential Software Product Attributes

Attributes like maintainability, dependability, security, efficiency, and acceptability are crucial.

High-Level Software Process Activities

Specification, development, validation, and evolution

Universality of Software Engineering Fundamentals

Applicable to all types of system development

Generic Products

Systems marketed to any customer, e.g., PC software

Customized Products

Software commissioned by a specific customer, e.g., embedded control systems

Attributes of Good Software

Deliver required functionality, performance, maintainability, dependability and usability.

Software Engineering

An engineering discipline concerned with all aspects of software production.

Fundamental Software Engineering Activities

Specification, development, validation, and evolution.

Difference between Software Engineering and Computer Science

Focuses on theory; software engineering on practical development.

System Engineering

Concerned with all aspects of computer-based systems development (hardware, software, process).

Key Challenges in Software Engineering

Coping with increasing diversity, demands for reduced delivery times, and developing trustworthy software

Software Engineering Fundamentals

Managed and understood development process, dependability, performance, managing software specification and requirements, and software reuse.

Software Specification

Customers and engineers define the software and constraints.

Software Development

Software is designed and programmed.

Software Validation

Software is checked to ensure it meets customer requirements.

Software Evolution

Software is modified to reflect changing requirements.

Heterogeneity

Systems operate across diverse networks and devices.

Business and Social Change

Business and society are rapidly changing.

Security and Trust

Trust in software is essential.

Stand-Alone Applications

Application systems running on a local computer.

Interactive Transaction-Based Applications

Applications executing on a remote computer, accessed by users.

Embedded Control Systems

Software control systems that manage hardware devices.

Batch Processing Systems

Systems processing data in large batches.

Entertainment Systems

Systems primarily for personal entertainment.

Systems for Modeling and Simulation

Systems modeling physical processes or situations.

Data Collection Systems

Systems collecting data from the environment via sensors.

Systems of Systems

Systems composed of other software systems.

Web Software Engineering Characteristics

Software reuse, incremental development, constrained user interfaces.

Software Engineering Ethics

Involves wider responsibilities than just technical skills; requires honesty and ethical behavior.

Issues of Professional Responsibility

Respecting confidentiality, not misrepresenting competence.

Intellectual Property Rights

Awareness of laws governing patents, copyright, etc.

Computer Misuse

Not misusing technical skills to harm other people's computers

Ethical Principle: Public

Act consistently with the public interest

Ethical Principle: Client and Employer

Act in the best interests of client and employer, consistent with public interest

Ethical Principle: Product

Ensure products meet the highest professional standards

Ethical Principle: Judgment

Maintain integrity and independence in professional judgment

Ethical Principle: Management

Promote an ethical approach to management of software development and maintenance

Ethical Principle: Profession

Advance the integrity and reputation of the profession

Ethical Principle: Colleagues

Be fair to and supportive of colleagues

Ethical Principle: Self

Participate in lifelong learning and promote an ethical approach to the profession

Personal Insulin Pump

An embedded system used by diabetics to maintain blood glucose control.

Mental Health Case Patient Management System

A system used to maintain records of people receiving care for mental health problems.

Wilderness Weather Station

A data collection system for weather conditions in remote areas.

Insulin Pump Control System

System collects data, calculates insulin, and sends signals to a micro-pump.

MHC-PMS (Mental Health Care-Patient Management System) Goals

Generates management information and provides medical staff with timely patient information.