ISBN : 978-81-963532-2-3 (E-Book) down the price of computer and electronic hardware. But the cost of software remains high if proper process is not adapted. • Dynamic Nature- The always growing and adapting nature of software hugely depends upon the environment in which the user works. If the nature of software is always changing, new enhancements need to be done in the existing one. This is where software engineering plays a good role. • Quality Management- Better process of software development provides better and quality software product. CHARACTERESTICS OF GOOD SOFTWARE A software product can be judged by what it offers and how well it can be used. This software must satisfy on the following grounds: • Operational • Transitional • Maintenance Well-engineered and crafted software is expected to have the following characteristics: Operational This tells us how well software works in operations. It can be measured on: • Budget • Usability • Efficiency • Correctness • Functionality • Dependability • Security • Safety Transitional This aspect is important when the software is moved from one platform to another: 7 Software Engineering Keerthana P, Manasa KN, Ganga D Bengal
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