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What is software? Computer programs and associated documentation Software products may be developed for a particular customer or may be developed for a general market Software products may be Generic - developed to be sold to a range of different customers Bespoke (custom) - developed for a single customer according to their specification 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; Customized products Software that is commissioned by a specific customer to meet their own needs Examples ?embedded control systems, air traffic control software, traffic monittoring systems What is software engineering? Software engineering is an engineering discipline which is concerned with all aspects of software production Software engineers should adopt a systematic and organised approach to their work use appropriate tools and techniques depending on the problem to be solved, the development constraints and the resources available What is the difference between software engineering and computer science? Computer Science theory fundamentals Algorithms, date structures, complexity theory, numerical methods Software Engineering the practicalities of developing delivering useful software SE deals with practical problems in complex software products What is CASE ? (Computer-Aided Software Engineering) Software systems which are intended to provide automated support for software process activities, such as requirements analysis, system modelling, debugging and testing Upper-CASE Tools to support the early process activities of requirements and design Lower-CASE Tools to support later activities such as programming, debugging and testing Product specification Generic products The specification of what the software should do is owned by the software developer and decisions on software change are made by the deve