The good news is that the field of computer programming is huge - so there is room for all sorts of preferences, skills, and abilities. And sure, use of the wo

The good news is that the field of computer programming is huge - so there is room for all sorts of preferences, skills, and abilities. And sure, use of the word "engineer" will cause angst among some - because it used to have a precise meaning which has been diluted (and in the case of software, ignored.) Indeed the list of projects runs the gamut of where a programmer might go in life. They might do user UI, or games, or work on an OS or compiler. More likely they'll work at some random company doing databases and reports. Or they'll be Web focused doing lots of JavaScript. Or they'll be deeply involved in the field of Advertising (Advertising Engineer anyone?) Of course wherever you end up, you can still have some fun. And if you're just starting out then it can help you understand your desires, and limitations. So don't worry too much about the "engineer" word. It's pretty irrelevant. Even the title of the thread is "programmer" not "engineer".