Software engineering is criticized as inadequate for modern software development.
software failures are a consequence of two factors:
1.Increasing demands As new software engineering techniques help us to build larger, more complex systems, the demands change.
2.Low expectations It is relatively easy to write computer programs without using software engineering methods and techniques
*Frequently asked questions about software*
1.What is software? Computer programs and associated documentation. Software products may be developed for a particular customer or may be developed for a general market.
2. What are the attributes of good software? Good software should deliver the required functionality and performance to the user and should be maintainable, dependable, and usable.
3. What is software engineering? Software engineering is an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production.
4. What are the fundamental software engineering activities?
Software specification, software development, software validation, and software evolution.
5. What is the difference between software
Engineering and computer science?
Computer science focuses on theory and fundamentals; software engineering is concerned with the practicalities of developing and delivering useful software.
6. What is the difference between software engineering and system engineering?
System engineering is concerned with all aspects of computer-based systems development including hardware, software, and process engineering
7. What are the key challenges facing software engineering? Coping with increasing diversity, demands for reduced delivery times, and developing trustworthy software.
8. What are the costs of software engineering? Roughly 60% of software costs are development costs; 40% are testing