BCA 3RD SEMESTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 2019
WHAT IS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING?
Software engineering is a combination of two words: software and engineering. The software is a set of interconnected programmes.
Software is made up of neatly arranged instructions and code created by programmers in any of a variety of computer languages.
Computer programmes, as well as supporting documents such as requirements, design models, and user manuals.
Engineering is the application of scientific and practical knowledge to the creation, design, construction, maintenance, and improvement of frameworks, processes, and so on.
Software engineering is a discipline of engineering concerned with the growth of software products by the application of well-defined scientific concepts, methodologies, and procedures. The end outcome of software engineering is a useful and dependable software product.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
- The following are characteristics of good software engineers:
- Exposure to systematic approaches, i.e. knowledge of software engineering concepts.
- Excellent technical grasp of the project's scope (Domain knowledge).
- Excellent programming skills.
- Excellent communication abilities. These abilities include oral, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of motivation.
- Solid understanding of computer science concepts.
- Intelligence.
- Discipline, ability to work in a team, and so forth.