Software Engineering One

Software Process Activities

• Software specification defines requirements, constraints, and desired functionalities agreed upon by customers and engineers.
• Software development involves the design and programming of the software.
• Software validation ensures the product meets the requirements set by the customer.
• Software evolution entails modifying software to align with changing customer and market needs.

General Issues Affecting Software

• Heterogeneity requires systems to function across various distributed networks with diverse computer and mobile devices.
• Rapid changes in business and society demand the ability to update existing software and develop new solutions swiftly as emerging economies and technologies arise.

Software Engineering Fundamentals

• A managed and understood development process is crucial for software systems, regardless of the techniques used.
• Dependability and performance are essential attributes for all software systems.
• Properly understanding and managing software specifications and requirements is vital for successful outcomes.
• Reuse of existing software components is encouraged over creating entirely new software.

Internet Software Engineering

• The web serves as a primary platform for application development, with an increasing focus on web-based systems instead of local applications.
• Web services allow access to application functionalities over the internet.
• Cloud computing operates on a model where users pay for applications according to their usage rather than purchasing software outright.

ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics

• Software engineers must commit to making software analysis, specification, design, development, testing, and maintenance a reputable profession.
• The commitment to public welfare is essential, guiding ethical software engineering practices.

Ethical Principles of Software Engineering

• Public interest must be prioritized by software engineers in their conduct.
• Actions should support the best interests of clients and employers while remaining aligned with public welfare.
• High professional standards should be maintained in software products and modifications.
• Integrity and independence in professional judgment are imperative for software engineers.
• Managers in software engineering should promote ethical practices in development and maintenance.
• The integrity and reputation of the software engineering profession must be advanced.
• Fairness and support for colleagues within the profession are critical.
• Lifelong learning and commitment to ethical practice in the profession are essential.

Ethical Dilemmas in Software Engineering

• Conflicts may arise concerning company policies that do not align with personal or professional ethics.
• The release of safety-critical systems without adequate testing poses ethical concerns.
• Involvement in projects related to military or nuclear weapons systems raises significant ethical controversies.

Mentcare System Concerns

• Privacy of patient information is crucial; only authorized medical personnel should have access.
• The system should alert medical staff about potentially suicidal or dangerous patients to ensure safety.
• System availability is critical for effective patient care and medication prescription.

Wilderness Weather Station

• Governments deploy weather stations in remote wilderness areas to collect critical data.
• Weather parameters measured include temperature, pressure, wind speed, and rainfall.
• Each weather station's instruments are managed by software to periodically take readings and organize data accurately.

Test your knowledge on the principles of medical law and ethics as outlined in the fifth edition of Bonnie F. Fremgen's textbook. This quiz covers key concepts, case studies, and ethical dilemmas in the medical field. Challenge yourself to understand how legal frameworks apply to healthcare practices.