Software Myths

There are number myths about software. Today I would like to discuss some of the myths and there reality.

                                           

• Software is easy to change

Reality ;- Source code file are easy to to edit but software is not easy to change .Every change requires that the complete system should be re-verified .This become extremely tedious and expensive.

• Computer provide greater reliability than the devices they replace

Reality :- Taking an example of journal,ledger.These ledgers are not perfectly accurate because of human error.The computerize system can also contain software error as well.

• Testing the software ca remove all the errors  

Reality:- Testing can only show the presence of errors ,it cannot show the absence of error.The aim of testing to design effective cases to find out maximum errors.

• Software with more features is a better software

Reality:- A better Software is the one which performs the required functionality in a proper manner.

• Addition of more software engineer will make up the delay

Reality :- This is not true as the new member need time to understand the system.