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CHAPTER 1 THE PRODUCT 15

1.5 SUMMARY

Software has become the key element in the evolution of computer-based systems
and products. Over the past 50 years, software has evolved from a specialized prob-
lem solving and information analysis tool to an industry in itself. But early “pro-
gramming” culture and history have created a set of problems that persist today.
Software has become the limiting factor in the continuing evolution of computer-
based systems. Software is composed of programs, data, and documents. Each of
these items comprises a configuration that is created as part of the software engi-
neering process. The intent of software engineering is to provide a framework for
building software with higher quality.

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