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Re:Ask HN: How do SMBs afford such expensive software engine... by Sevii on Monday July 05, 2021 @01:50PM (#27740246)
We can’t go back unfortunately. Software is getting more complex both technically and legally. Professional licensing is coming in the next decade or two.
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Re:Ask HN: How do SMBs afford such expensive software engine... by denton-scratch on Monday July 05, 2021 @04:33PM (#27741567)
I'm totally cool with professional licensing for software engineers, and I agree it's coming (but "the next decade" seems optimistic - I've been expecting it for 30 years).

My gas-fitter is professionally-licensed. My electrician is professionally-licensed. My accountant is professionally-licensed. They have to be. But I'd hire a developer with a stellar record over one with a professional licence, unless the post was Compliance Officer or something.

I just don't expect such a licensed "software engineer" to be doing hands-dirty software development; they'll be managing the show. Hands-dirty developers need to know stuff you don't learn on training courses.

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