Software Engineering (10th Edition)
Software Engineering (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780133943030
Author: Ian Sommerville
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.1E

Explain why professional software that is developed for a customer is not simply the programs that have been developed and delivered.

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Professional software:

The software systems that are developed for any specific user to simplify some specific business requirements are known as professional software.

Professional software is not just simple programs which can be proven by the points mentioned below:

  • Professional software has certain industrial standards that are to be followed for their use and development.
  • Professional software needs design documents, support for user platform, instructor and user manuals.
  • Updating and maintenance are also required in software. These tasks need proper documentation and team.

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