1. Some Closing Thoughts
Software Engineering

2. Summary of Important Themes
Discipline
Planning
Development
Post-delivery support
Avoiding vs. Repairing Defects: Trial & error development (“maybe this will work…”) vs. disciplined design using appropriate tools/ methods (e.g., formal reviews/inspections)

3. Summary of Important Themes
Criticality of RE and Continuous Validation: seeing stakeholders (e.g., end-users) as team members
Anticipating and Planning for Change:
During development
After delivery

4. Summary of Important Themes
Ethical, Professional Behaviour:
Critical systems
Recognizing limitations
Not letting politics interfere
Importance of Continuous Process Improvement:
Measurement
Analysis
Change

5. Thanks for taking the course…
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