Talk

What Is Software Engineering?

Exploring the fundamentals of software engineering and what distinguishes engineering from programming.

Sky Betting & Gaming Tech Edge Leeds, UK 1 min read

An internal conference talk exploring the nature of software engineering and what distinguishes it from simply writing code.

The Question

What makes software engineering different from programming? This talk explores the discipline, practices, and mindset that elevate coding into engineering.

Key Themes

  • The difference between writing code and engineering software
  • Practices that enable sustainable software development
  • How teams and organizations affect software quality
  • The role of design, testing, and continuous improvement