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Readers will use the application taxonomy if they are looking
for software technologies that address a particular use, such
as design or testing. The technology descriptions have been
classified into this taxonomy according to how they are used
in systems. Specifically, the application taxonomy divides
software technologies into two major categories:
- Used to support operational systems
- Used in operational systems
Under the category "Used to Support Operational Systems" (AP.1), by
referencing ANSI/IEEE Std 1002-1987
[IEEE 87], we provide
the standard life cycle phases plus two major activities that
cross all of the phases. IEEE Std 1074-1991
[IEEE 91] helped
provide a breakdown of the activities that occur in each life cycle
phase. Support in this context means any technology used to
develop and maintain an operational system within the life-cycle
framework.
The category "Used in Operational Systems" (AP.2) simply provides
a breakdown of categories of technologies that are used and operate
in operational systems.
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