SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

FALL Semester 2020: LECTURE 1

Introduction to terms in software engineering
Course code : SESE 1113
Section U
Year 1 , Semester 2
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SE Introduction: Program, Software, Engineering, Software Engineering (SE), Computer
Science (CS), Relationship between SE and CS. SE Terminology: Error, Fault, Failure,
Relationship between them. Why is SE needed? Benefits of studying SE, Software
Process.
Roles of software development team members. Process of software development.
Difference between process and project. Examples of processes and projects System
Development lifecycle versus System Development methodology. System development
life cycle phases.
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COMPUTER PROGRAM

What is a computer program?

A representation of an algorithm?
SOFTWARE

What is a Software?

A set of programs working for a single

goal (solving a problem)?
 WHAT IS SOFTWARE?

“ Software is a set of instructions to acquire inputs and to

manipulate them to produce the desired output in terms of
functions and performance as determined by the user of the
software. It also include a set of documents, such as the software
manual , meant for users to understand the software system.”
EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS

 Calculate the average of three numbers

 Find the minimum of three numbers
 Count the number of red balls in a bag
EXAMPLES OF SOFTWARE

 Operating System?
 Microsoft Office?
 Photoshop?
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPLICATION AND
SOFTWARE
 System Software-
The programs and other operating information used by a computer. Software can be made
up of more than one program. All-encompassing term that is often used in contrast to
hardware (the tangible parts of a computer)
 Application Sofware-
A program or group of programs that is designed for the end user. Application software (an
application) is a set of computer programs designed to permit the user to perform a group
of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities. Application software cannot run on itself but is
dependent on system software to execute.
APPLICATION TYPES

Stand-alone applications
 These are application systems that run on a local computer, such as a PC. They
include all necessary functionality and do not need to be connected to a network.
Interactive transaction-based applications
 Applications that execute on a remote computer and are accessed by users from
their own PCs or terminals. These include web applications such as e-commerce
applications.
Embedded control systems
 These are software control systems that control and manage hardware devices.
Numerically, there are probably more embedded systems than any other type of
system.
CONTD…

Batch processing systems

 These are business systems that are designed to process data in large batches.
They process large numbers of individual inputs to create corresponding outputs.
Entertainment systems
 These are systems that are primarily for personal use and which are intended to
entertain the user.
Systems for modeling and simulation
 These are systems that are developed by scientists and engineers to model
physical processes or situations, which include many, separate, interacting
objects.
 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRODUCT AND
PROJECT
Product
 Product is like ‘ready to use solution’ which is
built by the company and sold to different
customers (or) setup as free source. If
customer requires any changes like color,
title, appearance changes and some extra
functionality to be added, then
customization’s are done to the product.
 Develop the application for Global clients.
 General e.g.: Purchasing a flat after
construction is completed – In this case You
can only do minor changes like paints and
interiors.
 Google products like Gmail, Drive (Free
sources) and Oracle products like Databases
Project
 Project is ‘taking requirements from
customer to build a solution’.
 The requirements are gathered from a
particular client.
 General e.g.: Purchasing a flat before
construction. You can construct it as
per your guidelines and requirement.
 e-commerce projects like flipkart.com
 and bigbasket.com. These are specific
to clients.
SOFTWARE PRODUCTS

Generic products
 Stand-alone systems that are marketed and sold to any customer who wishes to
buy them.
 Examples – PC software such as graphics programs, project management tools;
CAD software; software for specific markets such as appointments systems for
dentists.
Customized products
 Software that is commissioned by a specific customer to meet their own needs.
 Examples – embedded control systems, air traffic control software, traffic
monitoring systems.
SOFTWARE PROJECT FAILURE (WHY SE IS NEEDED)

Increasing system complexity

 As new software engineering techniques help us to build larger, more complex
systems, the demands change. Systems have to be built and delivered more
quickly; larger, even more complex systems are required; systems have to have
new capabilities that were previously thought to be impossible.
Failure to use software engineering methods
 It is fairly easy to write computer programs without using software engineering
methods and techniques. Many companies have drifted into software
development as their products and services have evolved. They do not use
software engineering methods in their everyday work. Consequently, their
software is often more expensive and less reliable than it should be.
WHY IS SE NEEDED?

 Computers everywhere
 Toaster, Microwave, Temperature control of A/C, Router, Surgical Equipment…
 Computers need to be managed
 Software runs on all computers
 Make lives comfortable, efficient, effective…

 SE practices ensure development of good software to improve our living standard

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

 “A systematic approach to the analysis, design, implementation and

maintenance of software.”
(The Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing)
 “ The systematic application of tools and techniques in the development of
computer-based applications.”
(Sue Conger in The New Software Engineering)
 “ Software Engineering is about designing and developing high-quality
software.”
(Shari Lawrence Pfleeger in Software Engineering -- The Production of
Quality Software)
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

The study of approaches as in

Application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development,
operation and maintenance of software; that is, the application of engineering to
software.
 (IEEE 93)
BY “SYSTEMATIC” WE MEAN
Following a well-defined sequence of activities,
- in which desired outputs (deliverables) are well-defined
- by using well-defined inputs
(i.e. documented syntax, semantics, context and other relevant properties of the
input)

- in a well-defined process
(e.g. using organizational standards for interprocess communication, data formats,
error handling etc.)

- whose outputs are in turn used similarly as inputs in subsequent

process(es),
- until the final output is achieved,
- and where the correctness of the output is verifiable.
Note: The “inputs” and “outputs” most often refer to requirements,
software specifications, the software itself, documentation, test
inputs/outputs and similar software artifacts.
BY “DISCIPLINED” WE MEAN:

 Each process is followed using organizational principles (e.g. who manages

whom, who is responsible for what?),
 Intermediate results are carefully documented, as well as final results,
 Actions are traceable as to their causes, individuals involved, time of
occurrence and circumstances.

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BY “QUANTIFIABLE” WE MEAN:

 The size and extent of the required effort

(size of output code, data, documentation, manpower, duration, budget

for development, expected error rate and user support)

are predictable within justifiable and acceptable bounds

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DIFFERENCE…

 Computer science: focusing on computer hardware, compilers, operating

systems, and programming languages
 Software engineering: a discipline that uses computer and software
technologies as problem-solving tools
RELATIONSHIP…

 Relationship between computer science and software engineering

 WHAT IS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING?
 Pressman’s view:
“Software engineering is a layered technology (Figure 2.1)”

Tools

Methods

Process

A quality Focus
CONTD…

 Method: refers to a formal process for accomplishing a goal that is

typically independent of the tools used
 Tool: an instrument or automated system for accomplishing something in
a better way
 Procedure: a combination of tools and techniques to produce a product
 Paradigm: philosophy or approach for building a product (e.g., OO vs
structured approaches)
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

 Solving Problems
 Computers
 Computing
 How is a problem solved normally?
 Solving Problems
 Analysis
SOLVING PROBLEMS (CONTINUED)

 Synthesis
WHY DO WE NEED TO STUDY SE?

 What could be the benefits?

WHAT IS A GOOD SOFTWARE PRODUCT?

 Good software engineering must always include a strategy for producing quality
software
 Product Quality?
 Multiple facets… (Availability, reliability, scalability…. )
WHAT IS A GOOD SOFTWARE PRODUCT?

 Users judge external characteristics (e.g., correct functionality, number of failures,

type of failures)
 Designers and maintainers judge internal characteristics (e.g., ease of
modification)
 Thus different stakeholders may have different criteria
 Need quality models to relate the user’s external view to developer’s internal view
STAKE HOLDERS

 A person, group or company that is directly or indirectly involved in the

project and who may affect or get affected by the outcome of the project
 Two Types:
 External
 Internal
 INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER:
An internal stakeholder is a person, group or a company that is directly involved in the project.
For example,
 Project Manager:
Responsible for managing the whole project. Project Manager is generally never involved in producing
the end product but he/she controls, monitors and manages the activities involved in the production.
 Project Team:
Performs the actual work of the project under the Project Manager including development, testing, etc.
 Company:
Organisation who has taken up the project and whose employees are directly involved in the
development of the project.
 Funders:
Provides funds and resources for the successful completion of the project.
 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER:
An external stakeholder is the one who is linked indirectly to the project but has significant
contribution in the successful completion of the project.
For example,
 Customer /User:
Specifies the requirements of the project and helps in the elicitation process of the
requirement gathering phase. Customer is the one for whom the project is being developed.
 Supplier:
Supplies essential services and equipment for the project.
 Government:
Makes policies which helps in better working of the organisation.
WHO DOES SOFTWARE ENGINEERING?

 Participants (stakeholders) in a software development project

TURNKEY SYSTEMS

 A computer system that has been customized for a particular application. The

term derives from the idea that the end user can just turn a key and the system is
ready to go. Turnkey systems include all the hardware and software necessary for
the particular application.
 For example, many companies will set up a turnkey system for its employees,
which has all of the necessary hardware and software for the employee to begin
working. Because many consumers need to install software or customize their
computer, most computers are not considered a turnkey system.
COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS)

 A COTS product is usually a computer hardware or software product tailored for

specific uses and made available to the general public.
 Such products are designed to be readily available and user friendly.
 Ready-made and available for sale to the general public.
 A typical example of a COTS product is Microsoft Office or antivirus software