What is a System? Explain important terms of the system in software engineering.

Purpose, Boundary, Environment, Inputs, and Outputs are some important terms
related to Systems.
  • A System's purpose is the reason for its existence and the reference point for measuring its success.  
  • A System's boundary defines what is inside the system and what is outside. 
  • A System Environment  is everything pertinent to the System that is outside of its boundaries. 
  • A System's input are the physical objects and information that cross the boundary to enter it from its environment. 
  •  A system's Outputs are the physical objects and information that go from the system into its environment.