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Large,
complex programs
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Typically
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Long-lived
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Frequently
extended and updated
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Worked
on by a number of developers
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Used
and, maybe abused by a variety of users with
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varying
expertise and expectations
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Essential
to create an acceptable computing
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environment
to create and execute other programs
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that
achieve business or personal goals
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