software engineer

n : a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs

[syn: {programmer}, {computer programmer}]

software engineering

(SE) A systematic approach to the analysis,

design, implementation and maintenance of {software}. It

often involves the use of {CASE} tools. There are various

models of the {software life-cycle}, and many {methodologies}

for the different phases.

(1994-11-03)