> Problem 1 : in 1971 more than one third of a '' computing '' professionals
> were '' programmers '' , also the remaining 2 / 3'rd included in '' system
> programmers'' , '' system analysist '' . Thus , '' program writing '' were a
> key activity in this area and '' being detached type personality with relative
> to test group at the same age & education '' with related to this type of
> working condition were significant fact. Question 1 : What is the percentace
> of ''job titles'' that emphasize '' programming '' in Information Technology
> sector today ? Question 2 : since , program with modular design , using
> components from other software companies , software reuse , standards /
> protocols that a programmer must know & obey increased , instead of
> ''programming ( in a sense satisfiying single users needs ) '' evolved
> procedures of Software Engineering ( satisfiying needs of multiple users ) etc
> has chanced the '' programming'' job is personality profile of programmer has
> changed also ? question 3 : does anyone remember reliable reference on
> personality tendencies of programmer in mid 1990's ?
I would argue that the whole nature of the industry has changed
radically since 1971. Whilst the terms programmers and analysts are
still used, the job descriptions of these people have changed out of all
recognition. Moreover, the processes of system development have been
revolutionized in the last 20 years.
This doesn't answer your questions, I am just thinking that the
framework in which your questions are asked is not an appropriate one.
Russel.
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