Is Software Engineering Dead? - Roger S. Pressman Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote “Software Engineering: A Practitioners Approach”?
A
Roger S. Pressman
2
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What four characteristics of Software Engineering does Pressman tell us we.ve discovered over the last 15 years?
A
1) Uncertainty pervades it (user requirements, business needs, methodological approach)
2) No silver bullet
3) All problems are people problems
4) New generations of Software Engineers think Old School has nothing to offer.
3
Q
What are Pressmans views on Agile?
A
An Agile approach is a good one, but let’s not be dogmatic about XP or any other agile method. Whatever works!
4
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What is Pressman’s final point regarding Software Engineering?
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We must continue to be disciplined. DO core things well (ie Analysis, Design, Construction, Testing, QA).
