Thread: Links to Software Engineering concepts

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    Links to Software Engineering concepts

    Could anyone recommend a good web site for software engineering concepts? In particular I am looking for things like generating software requirement specifications, use case analysis, coming up with top level design etc., pretty much a step by step guide on how to deliver a software product from start to finish. I've spent hours researching on the internet but haven't come across anything helpful yet.

    Thanks a lot.

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    Thanks Salem. This would help. I was looking for some detailed descriptions on the steps such as how to go from systems requirements to software requirements, and how to generate use cases etc., but I guess I will have to pay for that kind of details.

    Cheers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alois_rone View Post
    how to go from systems requirements to software requirements
    Via careful thought. It's not like there's an "algorithm" out there for designing software.

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    Thanks brewbuck. That's true, but I am looking for some materials to help me BS in my job interview

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    What salem gave pretty much covers software development. There is no step-by-step process to follow. 90% of it is off the cuff. You use the documents and processes you need and what is required by your project.

    That is unless of course you work for a copmany that has a one size fits all mold for software, then buyer beware...

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