The document discusses the IEEE Computer Society's Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK) guide, which provides a common understanding of generally accepted software engineering knowledge and informs certifications and education. It describes the evolution of the SWEBOK from previous versions to the upcoming version 4, which will add new knowledge areas to address recent developments in areas like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and DevOps. The IEEE Computer Society also produces reports on technology predictions and megatrends to help guide the future of the field.