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This is a good point. Software engineering is one of the most open fields in that it cares relatively little about formal credentials, tests or historical backg
by ssivark 6y ago
This is a good point. Software engineering is one of the most open fields in that it cares relatively little about formal credentials, tests or historical background (what else you’ve worked on). Anyone who has picked up “coding” (etc.) can join in the fray and start adding value, while learning more while doing.
- pjmlp 6y agoPicking up coding isn't Software Engineering.
- BerislavLopac 6y agoInteresting. I have been picking up coding for 25 years now.
- pjmlp 6y agoDoesn't invalidate the point that it isn't Software Engineering, unless you own the accreditation that validates your knowledge across Software Engineering domains and practice, with a degree taken in a certified university.
- BerislavLopac 6y agoWhy is that the only way to validate my knowledge?
- pjmlp 6y agoIt isn't, but then one isn't entitled to call themselves Engineer, just like a village "doctor" isn't one. There is no proof that the person in question would fair well in all domains that get taught during 5 years of engineering school, and follow up experience on the field, without a proper assessment from the engineer board.
- BerislavLopac 6y agoAnd what makes "assessment from the engineer board" more relevant proof than any other?
- pjmlp 6y agoI guess you are happy to go to anyone that calls themselves doctor as well, or buy a house from someone that has learned to put bricks together during weekends. The assessment proves that one actually has the skills that are expected from any Software Engineer to fulfill the society expectations, technical, moral and ethical responsibilities, from the profession.
- BerislavLopac 6y agoThis does not answer my question, just repeats the claim.