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Host-Target Development Model

publish date: 2026/06/12 23:48:9.052508 UTC

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Most professional software development is based on a host-target development model. Which of the following correctly describes this model?

The host is the customer's computer and the target is the development team's server

Software is developed on one computer (the host) using an IDE and compilers, then downloaded and executed on a separate computer (the target) which has the execution platform, libraries, and related systems

Host-target development only applies to mobile application development

Software is developed and executed on the same single computer throughout the entire project

Correct Answer

Explanation

In host-target development: the host has the development platform (IDE, compilers, testing tools) and the target has the execution platform (libraries, related systems, databases). The developed software is downloaded to the target for execution. This is especially important for embedded systems and mobile systems where development and execution platforms are completely different.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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