> Programmers would sit down and start coding, before even understanding the requirements, let alone specifying how the system should work. Don't you think tha

> Programmers would sit down and start coding, before even understanding the requirements, let alone specifying how the system should work. Don't you think that's a bit of a generalization? I can tell you right now, lack of clear requirements and specifications does not directly correlate with lack of formal education in computer science.