Resumen
The dictionary defines engineering as the application of scientific and mathematical principles to achieve the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems. When applied to software engineering, this definition calls attention to the importance of science and math principles of computing. The main point of contention is whether the engineering practices for software are able to deliver reliable, dependable, and affordable software. Software engineering may suffer from people's habit of paying too little attention to how other engineers do engineering. No matter what process engineers use to achieve their system objectives, they must form and manage an engineering team. The software engineer creates a system that best meets the architecture plan. The engineer identifies and addresses conflicts and constraints missed by the architect, and designs controls and feedbacks to address them. The engineer also designs and oversees tests.