also: ソフトウエアエンジニアリング
software engineering; SE
Refers to the systematic application of engineering approaches to software development. Often used in academic and professional contexts.
He is majoring in software engineering at university.
We improved development efficiency using software engineering methods.
Spelling with a middle dot is sometimes used for clarity, especially in technical writing.
Loanword from English 'software engineering', adopted directly into Japanese with katakana representation.