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Different software, different methods
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Consider three systems: a heart‑monitoring device in a hospital, an online shopping website, and a 3D action game. Each has different users, risks, and performance needs.
Why is it unrealistic to expect a single universal software engineering method to work well for all of them?
Correct Answer
Different types of software require different engineering approaches.
Explanation
A safety‑critical medical device needs rigorous verification and validation, while a game benefits from rapid prototyping and experimentation. Different goals and constraints demand different processes and techniques.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition