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Most scientist in any field don't really push the state of the art. But yes it is their job to push it. If you take a look at computer security, then cryptograp
by ghoshbishakh 4y ago
Most scientist in any field don't really push the state of the art. But yes it is their job to push it. If you take a look at computer security, then cryptographers and computer security scientist constantly push the state of the art.
Some areas of CS are already very much polished compared to others. For example computer networks is much stable than machine learning.
- cinntaile 4y agoMy interpretation is that the article is just talking about people with a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science. In the same vein I just call them computer scientists, but they are different from people that do science at a university. I expect scientists at universities to push the state of the art.
- feoren 4y agoOne of the exciting things about the immaturity of software engineering is that you don't need a Ph.D. and years of study to push the state of the art. You just need to get pissed at that stupid library why is it doing it this way UGH FINE I'LL WRITE MY OWN! Grats, you're pushing the boundary of the discipline.
- ThrowawayR2 4y ago> "My interpretation is that the article is just talking about people with a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science." Like Linus Torvalds or Theo de Raadt, both BS holders IIRC? A bachelor's degree from a good CS program is enough to prepare anyone who studies well to do what they did.
- cinntaile 4y agoThat wasn't my claim either so I'm unsure why you point this out? You don't even need a degree to push the state of the art.