What is software engineering

The term software engineering is the product of

two words, software, and engineering. The
software is a collection of integrated programs.

Software subsists of carefully organized instructions

and code written by developers on any of the
various computer languages.
Computer programs and related documents such as
requirements, design models and user manuals.
Engineering is the application of scientific practical
knowledge to invent, design, build, maintain, and
improve frameworks, processes, etc.

Therefore software engineering is an engineering

branch related to evolution of software product
using well defined scientific techniques, principles,
and procedures.
 Software product

The software product is as a result of effective

software engineering.
 Types of software engineers
.Frontend engineers
.Backend engineers
.Full stock engineers
.Data engineers
Importance of software engineering
.Security
.Design and develop software products
.Reduce complexity
.Effectiveness
.Writing and testing code
.Innovation and technological advancements
.Handling big projects
.Scalability
 Changing Nature of Software
.system software: it is a collection of programs to
provide service to other programs.

.real time software: they are used to monitor

control and analyze real world events as they occur.

.embedded software: it is placed in (ROM) of the

product and control the various functions of the
product.

.business software: this is the largest application

area .the software designed to process business
application is called business software

.personal computer software: this is a very

upcoming area and many organizations are
concentrating their efforts here due to large
customer base.
 Conclusion
Software engineering continues to prove very
essential to our daily lives. There are so many
distinct features that makes a good software
engineer. Whatever be the nature of the work
software engineering is one of the highest paid
fields in this modern age. A software engineer is the
one who follows a systematic process that leads to
understanding the requirements.