software engineering
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːftwɛər ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
Definition
The systematic application of engineering principles to the design, development, maintenance, and testing of computer programs.
Examples
She decided to pursue a degree in software engineering to understand how large-scale systems are built.
Modern software engineering practices emphasize collaboration and continuous integration to reduce bugs.
The project failed because the team lacked proper software engineering standards from the start.
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