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The '''Software Engineering Body of Knowledge''' ('''SWEBOK''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|w|iː|ˌ|b|ɒ|k}} {{Respell|SWEE|bok}})) refers to the collective knowledge, skills, techniques, methodologies, best practices, and experiences accumulated within the field of [[software engineering]] over time. A baseline for this body of knowledge is presented in the ''Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvT9KtFQCk | The '''Software Engineering Body of Knowledge''' ('''SWEBOK''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|w|iː|ˌ|b|ɒ|k}} {{Respell|SWEE|bok}})) refers to the collective knowledge, skills, techniques, methodologies, best practices, and experiences accumulated within the field of [[software engineering]] over time. A baseline for this body of knowledge is presented in the ''Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvT9KtFQCk |title=IEEE Computer Society SWEBOK Certificate Program (SCP) benefits for students |date=3 November 2011 |url-status=live |website=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=2021-12-11 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/4bvT9KtFQCk |access-date=22 January 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> also known as the ''SWEBOK Guide'', a joint standard of the [[International Organization for Standardization]] (ISO) and [[International Electrotechnical Commission]] (IEC) originally recognized as ISO/IEC TR 19759:2005<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=33897 |title=ISO/IEC TR 19759:2005 |access-date=2013-04-01}}</ref> and later revised by ISO/IEC TR 19759:2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iso.org/standard/67604.html|title=ISO/IEC TR 19759:2015 |access-date=2024-02-29}}</ref> The ''SWEBOK Guide'' serves as a [[compendium]] and guide to the body of knowledge that has been developing and evolving over the past decades. | ||
The ''SWEBOK Guide'' has been created through cooperation among several professional bodies and members of industry and is published by the [[IEEE Computer Society]] | The ''SWEBOK Guide'' has been created through cooperation among several professional bodies and members of industry and is published by the [[IEEE Computer Society]] of the [[Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]] (IEEE),<ref>"Guide to the software engineering body of knowledge: 2004 version," Library of Congress Online Catalog, 2005, http://lccn.loc.gov/2005921729. Retrieved 16 July 2013.</ref> from which it can be accessed for free. | ||
In late 2013, ''SWEBOK V3'' was approved for publication and released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.computer.org/education/bodies-of-knowledge/software-engineering/v3 |title=SWEBOK Guide V3.0|date=21 May 2018 }}</ref> | In late 2013, ''SWEBOK V3'' was approved for publication and released.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.computer.org/education/bodies-of-knowledge/software-engineering/v3 |title=SWEBOK Guide V3.0 |date=21 May 2018}}</ref> | ||
In 2016, the IEEE Computer Society began the SWEBOK Evolution effort to develop future iterations of the body of knowledge.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.computer.org/volunteering/boards-and-committees/professional-educational-activities/software-engineering-committee/swebok-evolution |title=SWEBoK Evolution|date=12 April 2018 }}</ref> The SWEBOK Evolution project resulted in the publication of ''SWEBOK Guide'' version 4 in October 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.computer.org/education/bodies-of-knowledge/software-engineering |title=Software Engineering Body of Knowledge|date=9 October 2024 }}</ref> | In 2016, the IEEE Computer Society began the SWEBOK Evolution effort to develop future iterations of the body of knowledge.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.computer.org/volunteering/boards-and-committees/professional-educational-activities/software-engineering-committee/swebok-evolution |title=SWEBoK Evolution |date=12 April 2018}}</ref> The SWEBOK Evolution project resulted in the publication of ''SWEBOK Guide'' version 4 in October 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.computer.org/education/bodies-of-knowledge/software-engineering |title=Software Engineering Body of Knowledge |date=9 October 2024}}</ref> | ||
== SWEBOK Version 4 == | == SWEBOK Version 4 == | ||
The published version of ''SWEBOK V4 (Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge)'' has | The published version of ''SWEBOK V4 (Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge)'' has these 18 [[knowledge area]]s (KAs) within the field of [[software engineering]]: | ||
# Software requirements | # Software requirements | ||
# Software architecture | # Software architecture | ||
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It also recognized, but did not define, these related disciplines: | It also recognized, but did not define, these related disciplines: | ||
* [[Business analysis]] | * [[Business analysis]] | ||
* [[Computer engineering]] | * [[Computer engineering]] | ||
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* [[Quality management]] | * [[Quality management]] | ||
* [[Systems engineering]] | * [[Systems engineering]] | ||
== SWEBOK Version 3== | == SWEBOK Version 3== | ||
The published version of ''SWEBOK V3'' has | The published version of ''SWEBOK V3'' has these 15 [[knowledge area]]s (KAs) within the field of [[software engineering]]: | ||
* [[Software requirements]] | * [[Software requirements]] | ||
* [[Software design]] | * [[Software design]] | ||
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It also recognized, but did not define, these related disciplines: | It also recognized, but did not define, these related disciplines: | ||
* [[Computer engineering]] | * [[Computer engineering]] | ||
* [[Systems engineering]] | * [[Systems engineering]] | ||
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* [[Software quality]] | * [[Software quality]] | ||
These disciplines are also defined as being related to software engineering: | |||
* [[Computer engineering]] | * [[Computer engineering]] | ||
* [[Computer science]] | * [[Computer science]] | ||
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== Similar efforts == | == Similar efforts == | ||
A similar effort to define a body of knowledge for software engineering is the | A similar effort to define a body of knowledge for software engineering is the ''Computing Curriculum Software Engineering'' (CCSE), officially named [[Software Engineering 2004]] (SE2004). The curriculum largely overlaps with ''SWEBOK 2004'' since the latter has been used as one of its sources, although it is more directed towards academia. Whereas the ''SWEBOK Guide'' defines the software engineering knowledge that practitioners should have after four years of practice, SE2004 defines the knowledge that an [[undergraduate]] software engineering student should possess upon graduation (including knowledge of mathematics, general engineering principles, and other related areas). ''SWEBOK V3'' aims to address these intersections. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{ | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{ | * {{Official website|www.computer.org/education/bodies-of-knowledge}} | ||
{{Software engineering}} | {{Software engineering}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:27, 28 June 2026
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The SWEBOK Guide has been created through cooperation among several professional bodies and members of industry and is published by the IEEE Computer Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),[4] from which it can be accessed for free.
In late 2013, SWEBOK V3 was approved for publication and released.[5]
In 2016, the IEEE Computer Society began the SWEBOK Evolution effort to develop future iterations of the body of knowledge.[6] The SWEBOK Evolution project resulted in the publication of SWEBOK Guide version 4 in October 2024.[7]
SWEBOK Version 4
The published version of SWEBOK V4 (Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge) has these 18 knowledge areas (KAs) within the field of software engineering:
- Software requirements
- Software architecture
- Software design
- Software construction
- Software testing
- Software engineering operations
- Software maintenance
- Software configuration management
- Software engineering management
- Software engineering process
- Software engineering models and methods
- Software quality
- Software security
- Software engineering professional practice
- Software engineering economics
- Computing foundations
- Mathematical foundations
- Engineering foundations
It also recognized, but did not define, these related disciplines:
- Business analysis
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Cybersecurity
- Data science
- General management
- Information systems and information technology
- Mathematics
- Project management
- Quality management
- Systems engineering
SWEBOK Version 3
The published version of SWEBOK V3 has these 15 knowledge areas (KAs) within the field of software engineering:
- Software requirements
- Software design
- Software construction
- Software testing
- Software maintenance
- Software configuration management
- Software engineering management
- Software engineering process
- Software engineering models and methods
- Software quality
- Software engineering professional practice
- Software engineering economics
- Computing foundations
- Mathematical foundations
- Engineering foundations
It also recognized, but did not define, these related disciplines:
- Computer engineering
- Systems engineering
- Project management
- Quality management
- General management
- Computer science
- Mathematics
2004 edition of the SWEBOK
The 2004 edition of the SWEBOK Guide, known as SWEBOK 2004, defined ten knowledge areas (KAs) within the field of software engineering:
- Software requirements
- Software design
- Software construction
- Software testing
- Software maintenance
- Software configuration management
- Software engineering management (engineering management)
- Software engineering process
- Software engineering tools and methods
- Software quality
These disciplines are also defined as being related to software engineering:
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Management
- Mathematics
- Project management
- Quality management
- Software ergonomics (cognitive ergonomics)
- Systems engineering
Similar efforts
A similar effort to define a body of knowledge for software engineering is the Computing Curriculum Software Engineering (CCSE), officially named Software Engineering 2004 (SE2004). The curriculum largely overlaps with SWEBOK 2004 since the latter has been used as one of its sources, although it is more directed towards academia. Whereas the SWEBOK Guide defines the software engineering knowledge that practitioners should have after four years of practice, SE2004 defines the knowledge that an undergraduate software engineering student should possess upon graduation (including knowledge of mathematics, general engineering principles, and other related areas). SWEBOK V3 aims to address these intersections.
See also
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge (EABOK)
- Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBOK)
- Automation Body of Knowledge (ABOK)
- Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7
References
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