By DeVry University
May 13, 2023
7 min read
May 13, 2023
7 min read
Software engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the development of software. Software generally refers to the programs used by computers; technically, it is the collection of codes, documents and triggers that do a specific job and fulfill a specific set of requirements. The development of software employs the best practices, principles and methods of engineering and computer programming.
If you are curious about what is software engineering, put simply, software engineering is the application of engineering practices and principles to the field of software development.
Software engineers apply the principles of engineering to every stage of the software development process. Just as a civil engineer is responsible for the safety and security of a bridge, for example, a software engineer must be accountable for delivering sound, functioning software.
There are a few different levels of software engineering:
There are many types of software that software engineers could end up developing in their careers, with more being added all the time.
Here are a just a few examples of the types of software being developed today:
Education is essential for this field, and a program such as our Undergraduate Certificate in Software Design and Solutions can help quickly lay the foundation you need. In the future, if you choose to continue your studies at DeVry, the courses you take as part of this certificate program can be applied toward the requirements of a degree program such as our Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development,1 which can help you prepare to pursue your goals.
1At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
2 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm
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