Practice - Lecture 1: The Essence of Software and the Imperative for Engineering
Practice Questions
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Define software in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what elements make up software.
What was the main issue that led to the recognition of the software crisis?
💡 Hint: Consider the historical context of software development.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What distinguishes software from a simple program?
💡 Hint: Think about 'comprehensive' features.
The software crisis primarily stems from what?
💡 Hint: Recall the historical context discussed in class.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a diagram illustrating the differences between hardware and software, highlighting aspects such as intangibility, aging, and maintenance challenges.
💡 Hint: Use a two-column format for easy comparison.
Critique a case study of a failed software project due to the software crisis, identifying specific factors contributing to its failure and suggesting improvements.
💡 Hint: Refer back to our discussions about historical failures.
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