A software engine is a core component of a complex software system. The word "engine" is a metaphor of a car's engine. Thus a software engine is a complex subsystem; not unlike how a car engine functions. Software engines work in conjunction with other components of a process or system. They typically have an input and an output, and the productivity is usually linear to running speed.

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• Notable examples
• Multi-engine systems
• References

There is no formal guideline for what should be called an engine, but the term has become widespread in the software industry. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Notable examples

References