Intro

Question 1

What is software engineering?

Answer 1

An engineering discipline concerned with all aspects of software production, from the early stages of system specification through to maintaining the system after it has gone into use.

Question 2

What is an engineering discipline?

Answer 2

Using appropriate theories and methods to solve problems bearing in mind organisational and financial constraints.

Question 3

What does software engineering include?

Answer 3

All aspects of software production: not just the technical process of development, but also project management and the development of tools and methods to support software production.

Question 4

Why is software engineering important?

Answer 4

Individuals and society rely on advanced software systems. We need to produce reliable and trustworthy systems economically and quickly.

Question 5

Why is it cheaper to use software engineering methods?

Answer 5

It is cheaper to use software engineering methods and techniques instead of writing programs like a personal project.

Question 6

What is the majority of costs for most systems?

Answer 6

The majority of costs are for changing the software after it has gone into use.