It undermines a long tradition of designing and building infrastructure in the public interest.

Old, but fun read that argues that today’s programmers are not like typical Engineers and shouldn’t really call themselves that as Engineering requires certification, is subject to government regulation, bear a burden to the public, etc.

  • HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com
    5·
    12 hours ago

    I think it depends on the country. That being said I was a systems admin and I hated the title systems engineer for that exact reason. If I had gotten my PhD I was hoping to be in academia and keep away from the doctor title. I know its a doctorate and appropriate but its like the old joke. Is there a doctor on board…

    • rottingleaf@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      10 hours ago

      Yes, I hate every tech capable of writing shell scripts and SQL being called an engineer. Myself included. I’m not an engineer. Not yet at least. Maybe I’ll muster some willpower to finish that BS next year.