For example, almost all legacy computer systems need some form of design investigation, if for no other reason than to train new developers in the maintenance and extension of the system.

例如，如果是仅仅出于就系统的维护和扩展培训新开发人员，则几乎所有的遗留计算机系统都需要某种形式的设计研究。

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Generally, a computer system is comprised of different "sub" systems so a programmer needs to have some design or top-down thinking skills to see the program from the larger picture.

总的来说，一个计算机系统是由不同的“子系统”组成的，因此程序员需要掌握一些设计技巧或者自上而下的思维方法，这样才能从整体上把握全局。

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Overall design or structure of a computer system, including the hardware and software required to run it.

计算机系统的总体设计或结构，包括运行其所需的硬件和软件。

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