Chapter 1
The Product
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What is Software?
Software is a set of items or objects
that form a configuration that
includes
programs
documents
data ...
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What is Software?
software is engineered
software doesnt wear out
software is complex
software is a differentiator
software is like an aging
factory
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Wear vs. Deterioration
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The Cost of Change
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Software Applications
system software
real-time software
business software
engineering/scientific software
embedded software
PC software
AI software
WebApps (Web applications)
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Software Poses Challenges
How do we ensure the quality of the software that
we produce?
How do we meet growing demand and still
maintain budget control?
How do we upgrade an aging "software plant?"
How do we avoid disastrous time delays?
How do we successfully institute new software
technologies?
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