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Who is the author of the book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach'?
Roger S. Pressman
What is the main theme of the book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach'?
The book 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach' is now in its seventh edition.
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What is the main goal mentioned in the text regarding software engineering?
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What has replaced the job title 'programmer' in the software industry?
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The seventh edition of 'Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach' is simply an update of the sixth edition.
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The __th chapters of the seventh edition have been reorganized into five parts.
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According to the content, what has been the longest continuing technical project of the author's life?
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Who is specifically thanked for assisting in the development of UML and OCL examples?
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What is the author's opinion on the future of software as discussed in the content?
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According to the content, computer software continues to be a vital technology across the world stage.
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Which of the following options best describe the unique nature of WebApps? (Select all that apply)
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Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.
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What are the five framework activities that define the software process?
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Software engineering ______ include the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.
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Match the software engineering myth with its description:
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Study Notes
Praise for Earlier Editions
- "Roger Pressman has written a solid comprehensive guidebook for the field of software engineering" - IEEE Software
- "This is a classic modern textbook, clear and authoritative, with lots of pictures, examples, questions and references" - ACM Computing Reviews
- "An up-to-the minute, in-depth treatment of the software engineering process" - Byte Book Club
- "The definitive book on the subject as far as I'm concerned" - comp.software-eng FAQ
- "A good textbook as well as reference" - comp.software-eng FAQ
- "As a practicing Software Engineer, I find this book to be invaluable. It has served as a great reference for all the projects that I have worked on" - review from Amazon.com
- "This book is a framework on how to develop high quality software" - review from Amazon.com
Overview of Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach
- The seventh edition of the book has been restructured and redesigned, with a substantial content update addressing every important topic in software engineering
- Unique sidebars and marginal content have been expanded and enhanced, offering an entertaining and informative complement to chapter topics
- New chapters and a new organization make the book easier to use in the classroom and as a self-study guide
- The book is divided into five parts: The Software Process, Modeling, Quality Management, Managing Software Projects, and Advanced Topics
About the Author
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Roger S. Pressman is an internationally recognized authority in software process improvement and software engineering technologies
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He has worked as a software engineer, a manager, a professor, an author, and a consultant, focusing on software engineering issues
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Dr. Pressman is president of R.S. Pressman & Associates, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in software engineering methods and training### The Importance of Software
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Software has the power to change things for the better when it is successful
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Successful software meets the needs of its users, performs flawlessly over time, and is easy to modify and use
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When software succeeds, it can bring about positive changes
Characteristics of Successful Software
- Meets the needs of people who use it
- Performs flawlessly over a long period of time
- Easy to modify
- Easy to use
The Impact of Successful Software
- Successful software can bring about positive changes
- It has the power to improve things when it is well-designed and implemented### Software Engineering
Introduction
- Software engineering is an engineering discipline that builds and supports high-quality computer software.
- It encompasses a process, collection of methods, and an array of tools that allow professionals to build high-quality computer software.
Characteristics of Software
- Software can execute within a computer of any size and architecture.
- It includes programs, content, and descriptive information in both hard copy and virtual forms.
- Software is pervasive in commerce, culture, and everyday activities.
Legacy Software
- Legacy software refers to old software that is outdated but still in use.
- It requires maintenance and updates to keep it functional.
Application Domains
- Application domains refer to areas where software is applied, such as business, healthcare, education, etc.
Framework Activities
- Framework activities include initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
Software Engineering Practice
- Software engineering practice involves applying an agile, adaptable process that leads to high-quality results.
- It includes building and supporting software, and virtually everyone in the industrialized world uses software directly or indirectly.
Principles of Software Engineering
- Principles of software engineering include applying discipline when designing and building software.
- It involves recognizing the need for a more disciplined approach to software development.
Software Myths
- Software myths include the idea that software is dead or that the old-school view of software is coming to an end.
- However, software is alive and growing, and Web 2.0 and pervasive computing are driving new generations of software.
Software Process
- Software process models, software engineering methods, and software tools have been adopted successfully across various industry segments.
Umbrella Activities
- Umbrella activities include planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
WebApps
- WebApps refer to software delivered via the Internet and look like they are residing on each user's computing device.
- However, they reside on a far-away server.
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Test your knowledge of software engineering principles and concepts with this quiz based on the seventh edition of a comprehensive guidebook for the field.