Software Engineering

SWE1002

Module 1

An Overview of Software Engineering

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What is software
▪ Software is a collection of programs to acquire inputs and
generates desired output after execution in terms of functions
and performance as determined by users.

▪ It also includes set of documents, user manual in order to

enable users to understand its functionality and usage.
Data

Rules Software Procedure

Documentation Programs

Software is a logical rather than a physical system element

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Characteristics of Software

• Intangible
• Software is developed using engineering approach
• Reliability
• Portability (easy to alter/modify)
• Non-perishable (may obsolete, but doesn’t wear out)
• Operational in specific environment, end user, etc.
• Maintainability
• Reusability

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Types of software

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Causes of software crisis
▪ Increasing user requirements
▪ Expensive (cost overrun)
▪ Difficult to alter, debug or enhancement
▪ Delayed delivery
▪ Non-optimal resource utilization

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succesful project completion cancelled project challenged project

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 What is Software Engineering?
• The term software engineering is the product of two words,
software, and engineering.

• Software, when made for a specific requirement is called a

software product.

• Engineering, on the other hand, is all about developing products,

using well-defined, scientific principles and methods.

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 Definition
• Software Engineering is an engineering, technological and managerial
discipline that provides systematic approach to the development,
operation, maintenance and retirement of software product. The result
of software engineering is an effective and reliable software product.
• IEEE(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) definition:

• Software Engineering: (1) The application of a systematic, disciplined,

quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of
software; that is, the application of engineering to software.

• The study of approaches as in (1).

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 Software development phases

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 Importance of Software Engineering

To minimize Software
Effectiveness
Cost

Importance
Handling Large Projects
Reduce the time Effort of Software
Engineering

Reduces complexity
Reliable Software

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 Is software development an Art or systematic
engineering approach??

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 Layers of software engineering

Tools provides “self

operational system”

“how to execute” the phases

•Communication
•Planning
•Modeling or prototyping
•Development and testing
•Deployment

Ensure usage of product

by only authorized users

The foundation for software engineering is the process layer.

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Challenges of SE
▪ Problem understanding
▪ Product quality and productivity (productivity measurement unit KLOC PPM)
▪ Cycle time and cost
▪ Reliability
▪ Maintainability
▪ Usability and reusability
▪ Estimation and planning

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Evaluation of SE methodologies

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