Layered Technology (Software Engineering)
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a conceptual model that views software engineering as a set of layered disciplines, each supporting the one above
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layers (bottom to top)
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a quality focus — the foundation; all software engineering is underpinned by a commitment to quality
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process — defines the framework holding technology layers together; enables rational, timely software development; see Software Process
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methods — provide the technical "how-to" for building software (modeling, design, testing, etc.)
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tools — automated or semi-automated support for process and methods; see Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE)
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