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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by ssivark on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @01:15PM (#24710408)
This is a good point. Software engineering is one of the most open fields in that it cares relatively little about formal credentials, tests or historical background (what else you’ve worked on). Anyone who has picked up “coding” (etc.) can join in the fray and start adding value, while learning more while doing.
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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by pjmlp on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @01:41PM (#24710693)
Picking up coding isn't Software Engineering.
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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by BerislavLopac on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @04:02PM (#24712107)
Interesting. I have been picking up coding for 25 years now.
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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by pjmlp on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @04:04PM (#24712126)
Doesn't invalidate the point that it isn't Software Engineering, unless you own the accreditation that validates your knowledge across Software Engineering domains and practice, with a degree taken in a certified university.
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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by BerislavLopac on Wednesday October 07, 2020 @04:10PM (#24712184)
Why is that the only way to validate my knowledge?
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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by pjmlp on Thursday October 08, 2020 @01:52AM (#24716260)
It isn't, but then one isn't entitled to call themselves Engineer, just like a village "doctor" isn't one.

There is no proof that the person in question would fair well in all domains that get taught during 5 years of engineering school, and follow up experience on the field, without a proper assessment from the engineer board.

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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by BerislavLopac on Thursday October 08, 2020 @03:13AM (#24716680)
And what makes "assessment from the engineer board" more relevant proof than any other?
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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by pjmlp on Thursday October 08, 2020 @07:00AM (#24717930)
I guess you are happy to go to anyone that calls themselves doctor as well, or buy a house from someone that has learned to put bricks together during weekends.

The assessment proves that one actually has the skills that are expected from any Software Engineer to fulfill the society expectations, technical, moral and ethical responsibilities, from the profession.

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Re:If doctors were interviewed like software developers by BerislavLopac on Thursday October 08, 2020 @11:45AM (#24720220)
This does not answer my question, just repeats the claim.
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