Software design: meaning, definitions and examples

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software design

 

[ ˈsɒftwɛː deˈzaɪn ]

Context #1

information technology

Software design is the process of defining software requirements, architecture, modules, interfaces, and data for a software system. It involves creating a detailed plan for how the software will be developed, including the selection of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.

Synonyms

software architecture, software engineering

Examples of usage

  • Good software design can lead to a more efficient and maintainable system.
  • Software design principles such as SOLID help developers create well-structured and scalable applications.
Context #2

general

Software design can also refer to the aesthetic and functional aspects of a software product, including user interface design, user experience design, and graphic design.

Synonyms

UI design, UX design

Examples of usage

  • The software design of the application was praised for its intuitive user interface.
  • Effective software design considers both usability and visual appeal.

Translations

Translations of the word "software design" in other languages:

🇵🇹 design de software

🇮🇳 सॉफ्टवेयर डिज़ाइन

🇩🇪 Software-Design

🇮🇩 desain perangkat lunak

🇺🇦 дизайн програмного забезпечення

🇵🇱 projektowanie oprogramowania

🇯🇵 ソフトウェア設計

🇫🇷 conception de logiciel

🇪🇸 diseño de software

🇹🇷 yazılım tasarımı

🇰🇷 소프트웨어 설계

🇸🇦 تصميم البرمجيات

🇨🇿 návrh softwaru

🇸🇰 návrh softvéru

🇨🇳 软件设计

🇸🇮 načrtovanje programske opreme

🇮🇸 hugbúnaðarhönnun

🇰🇿 бағдарламалық қамтамасыз етуді жобалау

🇬🇪 პროგრამული უზრუნველყოფის დიზაინი

🇦🇿 proqram təminatının dizaynı

🇲🇽 diseño de software

Word origin

The term 'software design' originated in the field of computer science in the 1960s as a way to describe the process of planning and creating software systems. It has since evolved to encompass both technical and aesthetic aspects of software development, reflecting the growing importance of user experience in modern software products.