The article "Software Engineering: The Current Practice" teaches students and professionals basic software engineering skills and explores recent developments in the field. It covers software changes, iterative processes, and the development of software from scratch to closure. The book provides a unified view of contemporary software engineering practices, helping practitioners evaluate and improve their processes. Instructors can use the material for student projects, emphasizing hands-on experience with industrial-sized software. Students work in teams on projects that simulate real-world software development processes.