Software engineering

Abstract

The paper discusses the role of Software Engineering disciplines in software production. Despite the strong relevance generally and usually given to technological aspects and to methods, the paper presents the process of softwre development as an industrial process to be controlled: from this point of view proper organization is the key point for success, and methods must follow; technology is the last marginal aspect. Organization, methods and techniques are located and discussed, and trends towards Total Quality and new development environment are presented. © 1991.