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That's an interesting point, but then one wonders that if software eng are ultimately artists, why are we not having them work on their portfolios like the othe
by 8f2ab37a-ed6c 2y ago
That's an interesting point, but then one wonders that if software eng are ultimately artists, why are we not having them work on their portfolios like the other art disciplines? Is that the fundamental problem?
- gwbas1c 2y ago> one wonders that if software eng are ultimately artists I find treating software engineering like art is a very dangerous approach and bound for failure. A lot of software engineering comes down to being comfortable with code and how the computer works. That has little to nothing to do with art.
- recursive 2y agoA lot of painting still life comes down being comfortable with brushes and knowing how paint works. A lot of music comes down to know scales and chords work. Most art still requires fundamental mechanics.
- recursive 2y ago> why are we not having them work on their portfolios? Who is having whom? Having a portfolio of work is a well understood benefit, and a lot of candidates have been doing it for some time.
- 8f2ab37a-ed6c 2y agoI think it's frowned upon in many circles because most of the work you do for a living cannot be released to the public, so there's an expectation that you will be cranking out work for free on the side just to build a portfolio, which is not inclusive for say.. a minority mother of three, who doesn't have the time, and it only favors young affluent white and Asian males with no dependents.