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This is because software development is one of the few industries where you can learn the craft without putting lives at risk. For example, there is a huge step

This is because software development is one of the few industries where you can learn the craft without putting lives at risk. For example, there is a huge step from playing with Lego to building a load (and life) bearing bridge. For some industries, self directed learning is completely inaccessible. Medicine is a good example (you also really wouldn't want to hire based in practical tests for that one, too).

chillacy 8y ago
What about the folks who write flight control software? I'm not aware of those jobs requiring applicants to pass the PE exam (there is one for software but it's the least popular): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principles_and_Practice_of_Engineering_Examination https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principles_and_Practice_of_Eng... Whereas the CivEs overwhelmingly need this certification