The Path from Software Engineering to System Engineering: Gamification Based S2S-G Framework

Wei Ren; Bo Qin

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The Path from Software Engineering to System Engineering: Gamification Based S2S-G Framework

Wei Ren^*

, Bo Qin

Published in American Journal of Information Science and Technology (Volume 9, Issue 2)

Received: 24 March 2025 Accepted: 28 April 2025 Published: 19 May 2025

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Abstract

System engineering is a multidisciplinary, structured approach designed to manage the lifecycle of complex systems, ensuring their effective design, integration, and retirement. Benefits of system engineering include reduced risks, better stakeholder participation, adaptable systems, and improved documentation. However, as systems become more complex, traditional methodologies are often insufficient, leading to the emergence of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE). MBSE, using Systems Modeling Language (SysML), offering a feasible pathway for software engineers transitioning to systems engineering through focused training. While software engineering shares similarities with systems engineering, particularly in process and goal alignment, the two disciplines differ significantly in scope and focus. The challenge lies in bridging the knowledge and mindset gaps between the two fields, as software engineers often struggle to transition to systems engineering due to differences in methodologies and focus areas. Gamification, the integration of game design elements into non-game contexts, has gained attention as a tool to facilitate this transition. This study compares software engineering and systems engineering, this work highlights their similarities and differences and proposes the S2S-G Framework, a gamification based framework, as a structured, effective tool to bridge the gap between the two disciplines.

Published in	American Journal of Information Science and Technology (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajist.20250902.13
Page(s)	87-93
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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System Engineering, Software Engineering, Gamification, S2S-G Framework, MBSE, SysML

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China Academy Electronics and Information Technology, Beijing, China

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China Academy Electronics and Information Technology, Beijing, China

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