15 Sep
2017
15 Sep
'17
5 a.m.
On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 09:24:44PM -0400, Dan Cross wrote:
I think a better system than putting us into this rigid hierarchy system is
to think of programming as somewhat analogous to writing; it requires
proofreading and good editing. Some authors are better than others;
practice helps a lot, writers workshops can help, seeking out advise and
mentorship from more accomplished writers similarly, etc.
It's a good thing real engineers don't put themselves on these
pedestals. We wouldn't have any bridges left.
I'm glad NCEES is making efforts to formalize 'software engineer' as a
class of PE; maybe in another hundred years or so I'll be able to
believe promises that programmers make.
khm