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The science and discipline organizing knowledge about systems. A set of components that functions as a whole because of the interactions between its parts, subject to influence of interaction with its environment. | The science and discipline organizing knowledge about systems. A set of components that functions as a whole because of the interactions between its parts, subject to influence of interaction with its environment. (Word first used by Russell L. Ackoff. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_L._Ackoff ) | ||
== Glossary == | == Glossary == | ||
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Specification = Objectives + Requirements | Specification = Objectives + Requirements | ||
Objectives = attributes + measurement methods | Objectives = attributes + measurement methods | ||
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[[PROGRAMMING]] | [[PROGRAMMING]] | ||
[[DATA]] | [[DATA]] | ||
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[[BENEFITS]] | [[BENEFITS]] | ||
[[ENGINEERING]] | [[ENGINEERING]] | ||
[[ADMINISTRATION]] | [[ADMINISTRATION]] | ||
[[Category:FUN]] | [[Category:FUN]] | ||
Revision as of 19:20, 20 April 2018
The science and discipline organizing knowledge about systems. A set of components that functions as a whole because of the interactions between its parts, subject to influence of interaction with its environment. (Word first used by Russell L. Ackoff. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_L._Ackoff )
Glossary
System = People + Machines + Metods + Benefits
People = Users + Administrators + Engineers
Machines = Hardware (Components and Firmware) + Software (Programs and Data)
Methods = Documentation + Training + Culture
Benefits = Advantages (Social, Economic, Personal)`
engineer = a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems (eg. cause a system to evolve & improve)
Specification = Objectives + Requirements
Objectives = attributes + measurement methods
Requirements = true / false measurement methods
administrator = someone whose job is to keep a system operating correctly
user = someone who derives some or all of the benefit of a system
Testing = Unit Tests + Integration Tests + System Tests
Quality Assurance = Inspections + Verification + Feedback (note: test construction is engeineering)