Engineering Computer Science graduate take up Software Engineering?

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Students of computer science can certainly pursue software engineering jobs, as many programming roles are categorized under software engineering in job descriptions. The field of software engineering encompasses various specializations, including applications programming, GUI design, middleware development, database programming, communications programming, and AI programming. Each of these areas involves distinct skills and responsibilities, allowing computer science students to find a niche that aligns with their interests and expertise. Understanding these specializations can help students better prepare for careers in software engineering.
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Can the student of computer science take up software engineering jobs?
 
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Of course, why not? Most programmers are known as software engineers in job descriptions.

What area of software engineering are you interested in?
 
Can you
jedishrfu said:
Of course, why not? Most programmers are known as software engineers in job descriptions.

What area of software engineering are you interested in?
Can you briefly explain some of the fields in software engineering. I really don't know much about software engineering.
 
You could be
- an applications programmer using various libraries to develop your programs
- a GUI designer making widgets for other to use
- a middleware programmer developing the libraries used by others
- a database programmer developing database schemas
- a communications programmer
- an AI programmer
- ...
 

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