Envisioning software engineer training needs in the digital era through the SWEBOK V4 prism

Abstract

Our world’s needs have evolved dramatically since the origins of software engineering in the 1960s. The future software engineer must be able to anticipate our needs and desires in an era where complex challenges continually emerge, and adaptive solutions must be delivered on the fly. This paper addresses the evolution of the IEEE Computer Society’s Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK Guide) and its impact on software engineering higher education and professional training that should prepare engineers to fulfill their mission in this dynamic digital future.