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> Obviously, not everyone who writes code needs a development license That's actually a very likely outcome. The startling statistic is that roughly half of pr
by doe_eyes 2y ago
> Obviously, not everyone who writes code needs a development license
That's actually a very likely outcome. The startling statistic is that roughly half of professions require occupational licensing. In some places, you need licensing to become a florist. In several states, being an interior designer or a gas pump attendant requires a permit. Software engineering is an absolute outlier as far as highly-paid jobs go.
I don't think this is right, but that's the world we're living in and we should stop fooling ourselves. There's a lot of SWEs who are talking about wanting some helpful, laser-focused regulation. Well, it's coming wholesale, and a fruit joke website is not going to be exempt.
- envp 2y agoThere’s already regulation affecting SDLC practices in the financial industry (SSDF in the US, DORA in the EU). Definitely not a stretch for other (“important”) areas to start receiving such attention in the future.
- renewiltord 2y agoSo we can look at the software they produce and see if it's better. From what I can see they suck at it. There was that error where Citibank sent hundreds of millions to the wrong guys and that was totally due to software designed like a monkey did it. Freaking nightmare with this licensing crap. But if you'll let me run a licensing company and make mine the compulsory one that everyone has to use I'm good for it. I'll call it Certified Software Engineer LLC.
- mcmcmc 2y agoThe real value of licensing is enforcing liability, not that licensed professionals are necessarily better. With florists/stylists etc it’s more rent seeking than actually needed, but again… think of bridges.
- renewiltord 2y agoIndeed. Here's an example of licensing: https://x.com/QuinnyPig/status/1806150889562054804 https://x.com/QuinnyPig/status/1806150889562054804