15 Reasons Why Software Engineering Can Never Die

Software engineering is a field that has seen a consistent increase in demand over the years. The reason for such a trend can be attributed to the way we live now. Look around you! Every piece of technology has become capable of interacting with humans. We are living in an age where even the vacuum cleaners are smart enough to do things on their own!

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But then again there has been skepticism hurled towards software engineering. Nowadays people are leaning towards a notion that software engineering will soon be obsolete. Well, to all those software engineers and software engineering students out there, we will list out 15 reasons why this is just a myth!

Coding and Programming Take Talent: You may have a false notion that “Everybody will learn to code one day”! But is this actually true? How many of your friends or relatives can create a super intuitive program from scratch? Coding takes painstaking hours on compiling and debugging. So in contrary to popular belief, software engineers who are true to the trade are less in numbers.

New Advancements Are Inevitable: If you think that the current set of developer tools are powerful, wait till you know about the upcoming programming tools. Software engineering will always be on a constant path of improvement and evolution as that’s how fast we are actually progressing when it comes to tech.

New Opportunities Will Bloom: Once software based company management was only restricted to MNCs and other high-level. But, nowadays you can find software assistance in healthcare, education, small businesses and even law! So, the scope is always widening, and software engineers will be needed to test out and develop new codes all the time.

The Bar Will Be Raised: When the market becomes saturated with professionals who are specialized in the same field, the selection process will be adapted to make the process more intensive on qualifications. So, it will come down to the basic question – how are you going to stand out from the crowd, which is good, since only then it will be possible to separate the wheat from the chaff.

There Are Always Problems to Solve: Software had come a long way since its first applications in solving mathematical problems. Now, the smart assistant on your phone can even make jokes to cheer you up. Opportunities are always available if you venture to look hard enough. In the coming years, we can expect devices becoming all the more intuitive thanks to software engineers.

Machine Learning and Deep Learning: Google Pixel 2 amazed everyone when it was launched because it was capable of taking bokeh style photographs with a single camera while other phones needed a dual lens setup! If you think Pixel 2 uses magic to accomplish such a task, the real star is the underlying Machine Learning algorithm which identifies the difference between the focused subject and the background. Google now employs more than 30,000 developers to work on their AI and machine learning platforms to improve upon it further.

The Domination of Computers: The form factor of today’s computers vary in size and weight almost indefinitely. Even your smartphone is a computer capable of amazing tasks. Devices doing more than what they used to do, think smartwatches, we will see technology creep its way into almost all aspects of our lives.

Computers Will Always Have A Limiter: Even though how sophisticated a computer is, it’s much slower than a human brain. There are still many problems in the world that computers can't solve. Programmers will be always at the forefront of tackling such problems and finding a solution through computing.

It’s Not Just About Coding: When it comes to tackling real work problems with software, coding takes a second seat to the process of “finding a solution”. Hence software engineers will be needed to find the right process even if there are tools that can automate code writing.

The Hardware Will Change: As the hardware around us evolve and become faster and more efficient, they will need a suitable set of codes to unlock their full potential. There is no use of computer hardware if you can’t access them with the right software. The IBM’s Neurosynaptic chips are a prime example of hardware fully utilized by software.

This Is Engineering: Listen closely to what you are asking! Software engineering is a branch of engineering, do you think someone who went for a few online classes would be able to beat a verified software engineer?! The complexities of software engineering make it unique, and some may say it’s easy work, but the closer you get to know the core elements, the better you will understand what differentiates an engineer from the rest!

Going Independent: The software giants of today started with an idea to make something unique and different. Learning software engineering does not mean you should work with leaders in the Software industry. Starting something of your own will also bring more benefits to you since you will have all the freedom to bring something new to the table.

Scalable: If you think that software engineering is all about sitting in a cubicle and coding all day long, then you couldn’t be more wrong! There is a need for software engineers in nearly every field now. Be it manufacturing or healthcare; you will have the opportunity to shine.

The Open Arms of Automobiles: Self-driving cars are a thing now. But, these autonomous cars couldn't have been possible without the combined efforts of mechanical and software engineers. Making cars smarter is just one of the many doors being opened for software engineers to branch out.

IoT Is The New High: Smart homes and smart appliances are the latest in tech. the Internet of Things took the world by storm when people began to realize their applications. With the IoT hype, the demand for software engineers is also on a rise and this trend is sure to stay this way as long as humans depend on technology.

Via: Hacker Noon