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6.2 
Evolution of software technologies
to a set of scientific principles and practices established to enable the raw mate-
rials to be fabricated into human-made parts and components; assembly and inte-
gration of these parts into larger, more complex components; and testing of parts, 
components, and the final product. Within the manufacturing industry this process 
is known as fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing (FAIT). In addition, there 
is an investigative element of all product development efforts that strives to under-
stand the fundamental needs for a new product. This exploratory and analytical ele-
ment of product design establishes the specifications for the product, components, 
parts, and FAIT strategy. This investigative element is responsible for the specifi-
cation, analysis, and synthesis (SAS) of the product, components, and parts from 
which the product is to be produced.
Software engineering practices provide a framework for accomplishing the 
SAS and developing the FAIT strategy, which results in a complete, noncomplex 
Table 6.4 
Categorized Software Development Topics