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Various non-software engineering disciplines implement chartered engineer schemes. I imagine there's an element of artistry there too, but they seem to cope.
by MaxBarraclough 4y ago
Various non-software engineering disciplines implement chartered engineer schemes. I imagine there's an element of artistry there too, but they seem to cope.
- eikenberry 4y agoCurious if you'd consider this Wikipedia article on the topic to be a decent representation? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartered_Engineer_(UK) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartered_Engineer_(UK)
- MaxBarraclough 4y agoThat's the stuff I was thinking of, yes. As a software person I don't know enough about the scheme to comment on the quality of the article, but knowing Wikipedia I imagine it's on point. edit For a broader context than just the UK, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_and_licensure_in_engineering https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_and_licensure_in_en...
- eikenberry 4y agoThanks!
- AstralStorm 4y agoBig difference is that there are standards and accepted practices in the fields in detail. Nothing like that exists in programming, not even languages or platforms. Which is why there exist multiple proprietary certifications instead focusing on specific details.
- Jistern 4y ago>> Big difference is that there are standards and accepted practices in the fields in detail. I agree. After enough bridges fell down causing massive human fatalities, standards and accepted practices almost certainly "emerged." Standards and accepted practices in software engineering will emerge, as if by magic, once enough "bridges fall down."
- Jistern 4y ago>> I imagine there's an element of artistry there too, but they seem to cope. You are a diplomat sir; I'm merely a common street brawler.