Written By: Decimal number system, also called Hindu-Arabic, or Arabic, number system, in mathematics, positional numeral system employing 10 as the base and requiring 10 different numerals, the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. It also requires a dot (decimal point) to represent decimal fractions.
Aspiring software engineers usually major in computer science, computer information systems, software engineering or mathematics. Some students take programming and software engineering classes to supplement a degree in another field, such as accounting, business or finance.
1 Take advanced math courses, such as calculus, as well as any computer courses your high school may offer. 2  Familiarize yourself with computer word processing programs, internet search engines and computer games. 3  This will help you gain a basic understanding of what software engineers do.