Practice Evolution of Software Development - 3.1 | 3. Importance in Software Development | Advanced Programming
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Evolution of Software Development

3.1 - Evolution of Software Development

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Question 1 Easy

What characterizes machine code?

💡 Hint: Think about what the computer understands at its core.

Question 2 Easy

Name a popular high-level programming language.

💡 Hint: Consider languages that are widely used for building applications.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of high-level programming languages?

To operate hardware directly
To simplify coding
To manage data at a low level

💡 Hint: Consider why programmers prefer languages that are easier to read.

Question 2

True or False: The Waterfall model is an iterative approach to software development.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of a waterfall and how it flows.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how the switch from Assembly to C impacted software development.

💡 Hint: Consider the comparison between low-level and high-level programming capabilities.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically evaluate the shift from traditional project management methods to Agile practices in modern software development, focusing on product success rates.

💡 Hint: Think about how consumer needs drive product changes.

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