Basic Concepts

11.   What is software?

Software is a collection of computer programs and related documents that are intended to provide desired features, functionalities and better performance.

Software products may be-

i.      Generic – That means developed to be sold to a range of different customers

ii.    Custom – That means developed for a single customer according to their specification.

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22.   What is software engineering?

Software engineering is a discipline in which theories, methods and tools are applied to develop professional software product.

            In software engineering the systematic and organized approach is adopted. Based on the nature of the problem and development constraints various tools and techniques are applied in order to develop quality software.