software engineering

noun

: a branch of computer science that deals with the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex computer programs
software engineer noun

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“Software engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/software%20engineering. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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