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State main objective of Software Engineering

The main objectives of Software Engineering are to produce high-quality software that is reliable, maintainable, and developed within time and budget constraints. The specific objectives include:

1. Improved Software Quality​

  • Developing software that meets or exceeds customer expectations
  • Creating software with minimal defects and failures
  • Producing systems that perform their intended functions correctly and efficiently

2. Increased Productivity​

  • Streamlining the development process to reduce effort and time
  • Implementing effective methodologies that enhance team productivity
  • Utilizing appropriate tools and techniques to automate repetitive tasks

3. Better Maintainability and Flexibility​

  • Designing software that can be easily modified and extended
  • Creating systems that can adapt to changing requirements
  • Ensuring the software can be maintained throughout its lifecycle

4. Cost-Effectiveness​

  • Reducing development and maintenance costs
  • Optimizing resource allocation and utilization
  • Preventing budget overruns through careful planning and monitoring

5. Improved Development Process​

  • Establishing systematic approaches to software development
  • Implementing predictable and repeatable processes
  • Providing methods to measure progress and evaluate quality

6. Risk Management​

  • Identifying potential risks early in the development process
  • Developing strategies to mitigate or avoid risks
  • Minimizing the impact of unforeseen problems

7. Customer Satisfaction​

  • Delivering software that meets user requirements
  • Ensuring the system provides value to stakeholders
  • Creating software that is user-friendly and efficient

By achieving these objectives, Software Engineering aims to overcome the challenges of the "software crisis" and deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective software systems that meet user needs.