The document discusses the importance and definition of software engineering, highlighting its historical evolution, the role of software in various aspects of modern life, and the significance of quality software. It outlines career opportunities in the field, current trends like AI integration and cloud-native development, and emphasizes the software development lifecycle. Overall, it asserts that software engineering is vital for creating high-quality and reliable software that meets user and stakeholder needs.

1. Why software
engineering ?
Presented by
Reduan Ahmad
Department of Software
Engineering
Id : 0242320005341016
Reg : 232-35-016

2. Agenda
Introduction
Definition of
Software
Engineering
Career
Opportunities
Why software engineering ?
Historical
Perspective
Software
Development
Lifecycle
Role of
Software in
Modern Life
Importance of
Quality
Software
Conclusion
Trends in
Software
Engineerin
g

3. Introduction
Software engineering is a
discipline that focuses on
designing, building, testing,
and maintaining software
systems.
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Why software engineering ?

4. DEFINITION OF SOFTWARE
ENGINEERING
Software is a set of instructions,
data or programs used to
operate computers and execute
specific tasks. It is the opposite
of hardware, which describes the
physical aspects of a computer.

5. Historical Perspective
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Why software engineering ?
• 1945 to 1965: The Origins
• 1965 to 1985: The
Software Crisis
• 1985 to Present: No Silver
Bullet
• 1990-1999: The Internet
• 2000-Present: Lightweight
Methodologies

6. Role of Software in Modern
Life
 Communication
 Information Access
 Entertainment
 Healthcare
 Finance
 Education
 E-commerce
 Agriculture
 Smart Homes
 Government Services
 Research and Development
 Environmental Monitoring
 Security 6
Why software engineering ?

7. Importance
of Quality Software
User Satisfaction
High-quality software
provides a seamless and
reliable user experience .
Competitive
Advantage
Productivity and
Efficiency
Quality software is more
efficient, reducing the
likelihood of crashes, errors,
or downtime.
Security
Cost Savings Scalability
Reputation and
Trust
Maintainability
Why software engineering ?

8. Importance of Quality Software
Regulatory
Compliance
Customer Retention
Innovation
Data Integrity
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Why software engineering ?

9. Planning
Requirements
Gathering and
Analysis
Design
Implementation
(Coding)
Testing
Deployment
Maintenance and
Support
Why software engineering ?
Software Development Lifecycle​

10. Career Opportunities
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Software engineers have diverse career opportunities,
including roles like software developer, front-end/back-
end developer, full-stack developer, DevOps engineer,
data scientist, machine learning engineer, cybersecurity
analyst, cloud solutions architect, database administrator,
QA engineer, product manager, UI/UX designer, data
engineer, and software architect.

11. Trends in
Software
Engineering
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): Integrating AI/ML into software
for automation and data-driven insights.
Cloud-Native Development: Building and deploying applications optimized for cloud
environments.
DevOps and DevSecOps: Emphasizing collaboration, automation, and security in
software development and operations.
Microservices and Containerization: Breaking applications into smaller, scalable
services using containers like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Low-Code/No-Code: Platforms that simplify application development for non-
developers.
Edge Computing: Processing data closer to its source for real-time applications.
Quantum Computing: Exploring the potential of quantum computing for complex
problem-solving.
Cybersecurity: Increasing focus on security in software design and development.
Remote Collaboration Tools: Facilitating remote work and collaboration among
software teams.
Ethical AI: Addressing ethical concerns in AI and machine learning algorithms

12. Conclusion
Software engineering is the disciplined and
systematic approach to designing, developing, and
maintaining software systems. It involves a range of
activities, from requirements gathering to testing
and deployment, with the goal of producing high-
quality, reliable, and maintainable software.
In conclusion, software engineering is essential for
ensuring that software projects are successful in
meeting their objectives and delivering value to
users and stakeholders. It emphasizes best
practices, collaboration, and adherence to well-
defined processes to create software that is both
functional and sustainable over time.
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Why software engineering ?

13. Thank you
Reduan Ahmad
Ahmad2305341016@diu.edu.bd
https://sites.google.com/view/redua
nahmadrasal/home