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Defining Software Engineering
Think of one of your favorite or one of the most memorable types of software that you have used or use often, something that runs on your mobile phone, computer, browser, or game console. Imagine the first day the team that created it got together to get started on it; how did they go from a blank slate on day 1 to creating something you enjoy using? The team could have started coding at the beginning, but how would they know what they were building? There are many questions to answer before a team can get started on a software project. Software that serves the purpose it was intended for, for a long time, and without failure can be defined as high-quality. Building high-quality software consists of thoughtful ...
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