Software engineering is the scientific approach for designing the software in a cost effective manner.

There are different phases of software life cycle..
http://engineering360.blog spot.com/2009/10/different-phases-o f-software-life-cycle.html

Answered by arman kumar , an ibibo Citizen, at 11:32 PM on October 10, 2009

Hi Saurbah

Software Engineering comprises of development, operation and maintenance of software in a systematic and controlled manner as per clearly defined and documented methodology, plans, and procedures. Software engineering covers not only the technical aspects of building software systems, but also management issues, such as directing programming teams, scheduling, and budgeting.

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Answered by Suparna , an ibibo Master, at 11:02 PM on October 02, 2008

Software Engineering is a discipline concerned with the practical problems of developing large-scale software systems. Software engineers are the architects of the software components of a computer-based system, providing several levels of representations or blueprints leading to specifications through which programmers build the subsystems and modules of the systems. Software development methodologies and management techniques combine with theories from mathematics and computer science in a cost-effective manner to solve real-world system development problems.

Software is everywhere and affects every facet of our life. Unfortunately, there is a gap between the “state of the art” and the “state of the practice” of Software engineering. Consequently, the software design, development and integration are often plagued by schedule delays, cost overruns, defects and performance problems.

The programme has been designed to develop a deep and broad understanding of fundamental principles and the state of knowledge in the area through the course, self study and research. The programme strives to develop competence for independent research and ability to offer total solutions to real life engineering problems.

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 7:53 PM on September 01, 2008

Software Engineering has come to mean at least two different things in our industry. First of all the term "software engineer" has generally replaced the term "programmer". So, in that sense there is a tendency to extrapolate in people's minds that Software Engineering is merely the act of programming. Secondly, the term "Software Engineering" has been used to describe "building of software systems which are so large or so complex that they are built by a team or teams of engineers", as was used in Fundamentals of Software Engineering by Ghezzi, Jazayeri, and Mandrioli. Yet, there is increasing evidence that many of the processes we have been developing for large groups of engineers also apply to the best practices of even individual engineers.

Therefore, for the purpose of the Software Engineering Yellow Pages (SEYP), Software Engineering is intended to mean the best-practice processes used to create and/or maintain software, whether for groups or individuals, in attempt to rid ourselves of the usual haphazard methods that have plagued the software industry. This would include subjects like Configuration Management, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Software Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Formal Inspections, etc.

Answered by Madhurima , an ibibo Master, at 4:20 PM on August 15, 2008

well, Software engineering is the utilisation of a development, operation and maintenance of software in a systematic and controlled manner as per clearly defined and documented methodology, plans, and procedures. It integrates significant mathematics, computer science and practices whose origins are in engineering. SE students (whether its MCA/M.Tech(CSE)) learn how to assess customer needs and develop usable software that meets those needs.

Answered by Hemant Singh , an ibibo Master, at 11:12 AM on August 01, 2008

well, Software engineering is the utilisation of a development, operation and maintenance of software in a systematic and controlled manner as per clearly defined and documented methodology, plans, and procedures. It integrates significant mathematics, computer science and practices whose origins are in engineering. SE students (whether its MCA/M.Tech(CSE)) learn how to assess customer needs and develop usable software that meets those needs.

Answered by Santosh Kuma , an ibibo Master, at 9:50 AM on July 21, 2008

well, Software engineering is the utilisation of a development, operation and maintenance of software in a systematic and controlled manner as per clearly defined and documented methodology, plans, and procedures. It integrates significant mathematics, computer science and practices whose origins are in engineering. SE students (whether its MCA/M.Tech(CSE)) learn how to assess customer needs and develop usable software that meets those needs.

Answered by Rocky , an ibibo Master, at 10:54 AM on July 19, 2008

well, Software engineering is the utilisation of a development, operation and maintenance of software in a systematic and controlled manner as per clearly defined and documented methodology, plans, and procedures. It integrates significant mathematics, computer science and practices whose origins are in engineering. SE students (whether its MCA/M.Tech(CSE)) learn how to assess customer needs and develop usable software that meets those needs.

Answered by R.P. Singh , an ibibo Master, at 9:53 AM on July 19, 2008

well, Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.[1] It encompasses techniques and procedures, often regulated by a software development process, with the purpose of improving the reliability and maintainability of software systems.[2] The effort is necessitated by the potential complexity of those systems, which may contain millions of lines of code.[3]

The term software engineering was popularized by F.L. Bauer during the NATO Software Engineering Conference in 1968.[4] The discipline of software engineering includes knowledge, tools, and methods for software requirements, software design, software construction, software testing, and software maintenance tasks.[5] Software engineering is related to the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, software ergonomics, and systems engineering.[6]

In 2004, the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 760,840 software engineers holding jobs in the U.S.; in the same time period there were some 1.4 million practitioners employed in the U.S. in all other engineering disciplines combined.[7] Due to its relative newness as a field of study, formal education in software engineering is often taught as part of a computer science curriculum, and as a result most software engineers hold computer science degrees
this is taken from source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S oftwa re_engineering

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 5:49 PM on July 17, 2008

well, Software engineering is the utilisation of a development, operation and maintenance of software in a systematic and controlled manner as per clearly defined and documented methodology, plans, and procedures. It integrates significant mathematics, computer science and practices whose origins are in engineering. SE students (whether its MCA/M.Tech(CSE)) learn how to assess customer needs and develop usable software that meets those needs.

Answered by Ni .. , an ibibo Master, at 8:11 PM on July 15, 2008