Practice - The Peculiarities of Software: Why It's Not Like Hardware
Practice Questions
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What does 'intangibility' mean in the context of software?
💡 Hint: Think about visibility in terms of physical objects versus software.
What is a consequence of software aging?
💡 Hint: What happens when software changes over time?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is meant by software's intangibility?
💡 Hint: Think about how we perceive physical objects.
True or False: Software is manufactured like hardware.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between creating a physical object versus code.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the potential long-term impacts on a tech company that relies on aging software without regular updates.
💡 Hint: What operational and security risk factors does aging software present?
You are tasked with designing a software system for a rapidly growing startup. Based on what you learned, how would you address the challenges of complexity and maintainability?
💡 Hint: Which software engineering practices can help manage complexity effectively?
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