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Core idea of reuse-oriented software engineering

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Reuse-oriented software engineering focuses on building systems by composing existing software components rather than developing everything from scratch.

Which statement best describes the core idea of reuse-oriented software engineering?

All software must be written from scratch in a single programming language.

System development focuses on integrating existing components and COTS systems into a new system.

Reuse is limited to copying and pasting code fragments between projects.

Only user interfaces are reused; all business logic is always new.

Correct Answer

System development focuses on integrating existing components and COTS systems into a new system.

Explanation

Reuse-oriented development assumes a base of reusable components and emphasizes integration and configuration rather than greenfield implementation.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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