Introduction to Software Engineering

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What is Software Engineering?

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Software engineering is the application of scientific principles to the design, development, and maintenance of software.

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What are the key points of Software Engineering?

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1. Systematic approach 2. Ensures software meets business requirements 3. Involves design, development, testing, and maintenance.

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What was the Software Crisis?

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The Software Crisis refers to challenges in software development during the mid-1960s to mid-1980s, including being over budget, delays, and buggy systems.

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What are the phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?

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1. Requirement Analysis 2. System Design 3. Implementation 4. Testing 5. Deployment 6. Maintenance.

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What are the responsibilities of a Software Engineer?

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1. Designing, building, and maintaining software systems 2. Writing and testing code 3. Consulting with clients, third-party vendors, security specialists, and team members.

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How do Software Engineers differ from Software Developers?

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Software Engineers take a systematic, big-picture approach focusing on entire systems, while Software Developers are creative problem-solvers focusing on specific functionalities.

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What are the traits of high-quality software?

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1. Reliability 2. Maintainability 3. Scalability 4. Efficiency 5. Usability.

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What are the categories of CASE tools?

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1. Business analysis and modeling 2. Development tools 3. Verification and validation tools 4. Configuration management 5. Metrics and measurement 6. Project management.

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What was the solution to the Software Crisis?

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The transition to a systematic engineering discipline.

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What is the significance of the SDLC in modern software engineering?

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The SDLC guides modern software development by providing a structured approach to software creation.