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Mar 12.2005

I am in the process of deciding which university course to go on, and I’m a little confused about the differences between software development and software engineering – can anyone shed any light?

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@FantatierMar 12.2005 — well software engeneering is more the theory.

ie its more the process before the actual coding.

all the planing, modeling and such...

nowadays heavy UML presence

software engeneering is a part of software development (and much more important imho )

this should clarify a bit

http://www.hyperthot.com/pm_sdm.htm
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@buntineMar 12.2005 — Software Development is based on teaching you the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), which consists of four major stages; Planning, Analysis, Design, and Implemenation.

You will learn such things as determining business requirements, modelling data objects, designing databases, developing software to meet requirements, writing documentation, implementing solutions, designing standards, etc, etc.

Its a very interesting field. But I warn that you must posess a prior interest in development or you will find the entire thing extremely boring and difficult.

Regards.
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@the_treeMar 12.2005 — [i]Originally posted by buntine [/i]

[B]Its a very interesting field. But I warn that you must posess a prior interest in development or you will find the entire thing extremely boring and difficult. [/B][/QUOTE] I'd say this applies for both courses.

Just out of interest: what University are you considering?
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@ray326Mar 13.2005 — Software Engineering is a way to proceed with "software development" using "engineering-like" principles and practices. The three computer related disciplines you might compare to see exactly what fits your interests are Software Engineering (SE), Computer Science (CS) and Management Information Systems (MIS).
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@betaauthorMar 13.2005 — Thanks for the replies - they've give me a better understanding now.

I've recieved offers from The University of Liverpool for Software Development and John Moores University for Software Engineering.
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@betaauthorApr 13.2005 — Which one would you suggest studying s a degree?
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@NogDogApr 13.2005 — "A rose by any other name..."

Software Engineering and Software Development are just names. The only way you can really judge the difference between the two is to take a look at the specific degree requirements and course descriptions for each school's degree program.
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@Harley-MiddletonApr 03.2020 — Great thoughts. There should also be the difference told among software development costs and software development methodology. https://www.goodcore.co.uk/company/pricing/
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