Software Construction is the process of creating and developing software applications and components. This includes both development processes such as coding, debugging, testing, and archiving as well as the more specific requirements and processes associated with software engineering.
Software Construction, typically undertaken by a software engineer, is usually the process of linking existing programs and programs already coded into a single, functioning piece of software. This process of linking is often referred to as “Software Assembly.” Depending on the project, software construction can involve creating custom software from scratch, modifying existing software, or adding new features to existing software.
Software construction is made up of a variety of conceptual and technical processes, such as object-oriented programming, design patterns, and modularization, and follows a specific methodology, such as the waterfall model or the agile software development process. Software construction is also concerned with writing and maintaining understandable documentation, such as requirements specifications, design documents, and user manuals.
As technology advances, so must the tools and methods used in software construction. Some of the most popular software construction methods used today include behavior-driven development, test-driven development, refactoring, and automated software deployment.
Software construction is an ever-evolving process, and the challenge each software engineer faces is to create software that is both efficient and easy for users to use.
