What is Software Engineering defined by IEEE ?

What is Software Engineering defined by IEEE ?

Let’s look at some of the definitions of software engineering.

Software Engineering as defined by IEEE (International institute of Electric and Electronic Engineering). IEEE is an authentic institution regarding the computer related issues.

“The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development,
operation, and maintenance of software; that is, the application of engineering to software.”


Before explaining this definition lets first look at another definition of Software Engineering given by Ian Somerville.


“All aspects of software production’ Software engineering is not just concerned with the technical processes of software development but also with activities such as software project management and with the development of tools, methods and theories to support software production”.


These definitions make it clear that Software Engineering is not just about writing code.