Definition
| Software Engineering majorly defines the architecture and structural properties of Materialistic Engineering, Thermodynamics Computer Organization Architecture, etc. | Computer science involves the study of both principles and the use of computers which usually covers theoretical and practical approaches. |
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Focus
| Software engineering focuses on the development of software applications.
| Computer engineering focuses on the design and development of computer hardware and systems.
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Scope
| Software engineering is concerned with the entire software development process, from conception to maintenance.
| Computer engineering is focused on the physical components and systems that make up computers.
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Knowledge Area
| Software engineering involves areas such as software design, programming, testing, project management, and quality assurance.
| Computer engineering, on the other hand, includes areas such as digital circuits, microprocessors, computer architecture, and operating systems.
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Applications
| Software engineering is used to develop a wide range of software applications, such as desktop and mobile applications, web applications, and embedded systems.
| Computer engineering is used to design and develop computer hardware, such as microprocessors, graphics cards, and motherboards.
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Skills Required
| Software engineers require skills in programming languages, software design patterns, and development frameworks, as well as project management, and have strong problem-solving communication skills.
| Computer engineers require skills in digital circuits, computer architecture, and hardware design.
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Main Objective
| Software engineering applies all the standards and principles of Engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software which is also known as the life cycle of Software Development. | Computer science is formed with the collection of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information systems, Information Technology, and Software engineering. |
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Scope of Study and Application
| It involves the study and application of software only. | It involves the study and application of software and hardware. |
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Professionals
| Software engineers are programmers who perform various quality assurance techniques to test the general behavior of software. | Students studying Computer Science study the concepts of various subjects like Mathematics, Electrical engineering, Physics, and Management Information systems. |
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Structured Process
| It is a structural process of checking, verifying, and finding the errors and bugs according to the need of software and then providing a solution for removing that bug. | It is not a structural process as everything is to be done in a process and requires proper study before execution. |
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Areas of Study
| Software Engineering involves some areas of study which are Software Development, Software Testing, and Quality Assurance. | Computer Science involves areas of study which are Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Base Systems etc. |
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Project Management
| Software engineering is not compulsory project management but knowledge of project management is a plus. | Project management is an internal part of study in Computer Science. |
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Processes and Methods
| Involves applying engineering principles and methods to the software development process. | Combines principles from electrical engineering and computer science to create new computer technologies and systems. |
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Phases
| Typically involves several phases, such as requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and maintenance. | Involves designing and developing computer hardware, such as computer chips and networking technologies. |
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Tools and Technologies
| Examples of tools and technologies used include programming languages, version control systems, and software design patterns. | Examples of tools and technologies used include computer chips, networking technologies, simulation software, and hardware design tools. |
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