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.

  • enkers@sh.itjust.works
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    9 hours ago

    You can, but if some cries out “Help I need a doctor!”, please don’t volunteer yourself. ;)

    • Womble@lemmy.world
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      1 hour ago

      FWIW doctor comes from the latin for “I teach” and has been used by acedemics since the 12th centrury. Its usage meaning physician is a lot more recent.