Software development

Software development is the process of creating a computer software. It includes the software release life cycle of preparing a design, coding the program, and fixing the bugs. The final goal is software release of a product that serves the wishes of users.^[1]

Software product is usually a result of research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities.^[2]

There are 3 main goals of software development:

to meet specific needs of a specific client/business;
to meet a need of some set of potential users;
for personal use.

Process

A software development process is a system that is used to structure, plan, and control the process of developing information systems.

References

↑ Birrell, N.D. (1985). A Practical Handbook for Software Development. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-25462-0.
↑ "New Product Development Glossary". Retrieved 2021-04-01.

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Software Development Magazine

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[1] Birrell, N.D. (1985). A Practical Handbook for Software Development. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-25462-0.

[2] "New Product Development Glossary". Retrieved 2021-04-01.

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