On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Derek Munneke <[email protected]>wrote:
> I tend to think of it as: > > 1. Programmer - cuts coding > 2. Developer - performs a complete SDLC (design, code, test) > 3. Software Engineer - creates lot of documentation too! > > and for Systems Ninjas as myself, we attack first and _THEN_ write tests. > > I tend to avoid the term "engineer" cause i don't think software > development is more creative then process; ie. more akin to architecture > then building. > > However reading wikipedia's definition: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering > >> [T]he creative application of scientific principles to design or develop >> structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes, or works >> utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same >> with full cognizance of their design; or to forecast their behavior under >> specific operating conditions; all as respects an intended function, >> economics of operation and safety to life and property. > > > I might change my mind... > > /derek > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Kfir Shay <[email protected]> wrote: > >> hope you understand there is no right or wrong answer, personally I >> think about myself as an Engineer, tell them your title is Software >> Eng. >> >> On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:32 PM, Brian Leathem <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > What's the difference between a programmer and a developer? Do they >> > have different responsibilities? Does one require more creativity? >> > Is one more prestigious? Or are they synonymous...? >> > >> > In short, what should I tell HR my job title should be. >> > >> > Brian >> > >> > -- >> > >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "The Java Posse" group. >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]<javaposse%[email protected]> >> . >> > For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. >> > >> > >> > >> >> -- >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Java Posse" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]<javaposse%[email protected]> >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. >> >> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Java Posse" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<javaposse%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. > -- Viktor Klang | "A complex system that works is invariably | found to have evolved from a simple system | that worked." - John Gall Blog: klangism.blogspot.com Twttr: twitter.com/viktorklang Code: github.com/viktorklang -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
