Why has it become a discipline.
{"Image DocumentName": "Why has it become a discipline?", "Image ImageDescription": "Over the last 50+ years the dramatic increase in computer power made seemingly (large) unrealistic computer applications feasible. In the early years, inexperience with creating software on this scale often led to informal approaches being adopted which resulted in software that was over budget, delivered late, unreliable as well as difficult to operate and maintain. This \u2018software crisis\u2019 became the motivation for radically different developmental approach that was both reliable and cost-effective. Unreliable software examples include (IMB 360, dBASE IV v1.0. As with any entity carrying possible financial benefits, whether the profit generating or loss limiting, software production needed to be optimised. Typically, a team of software specialist (each focusing on one part of the technology to be delivered to the client) is employed to tackle the complexity issue. However as the scope is often large and intricate a structured approach is required and a standard must also be maintained so that, for example, in the event of any staffing changes, continuity would not be severely affected. The control, organisation and stability offered by a structured approach are crucial for the successful development a good software product.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}