Yes you've discovered that a "Software Engineer" is not a
"Professional Engineer". I do think a "Software Engineer" can be a
broader term than a "Developer" though. I see Software Engineers as
knowing more about processes, diagrams, and taking a project from
planning to implementation to testing to maintenance. A Software
Engineer knows the difference between Waterfall and RAD or Agile
development practices. A Software Engineer I see as someone who
actually "Engineers" a product, whereas a developer I see more in the
implementation phase of that product. I don't know if there is a true
definition out there, but that is always how I have seen it.
Jesse
On 9/9/06, Daniel C. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
So, I've been wondering - how *does* one become a software engineer?
Note that I'm talking about a real, actual engineer here - not just
someone with a degree in computer science. If you're considering
responding with "I'm a software engineer, I just picked up a book and
taught myself <language>", please stop now and read this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_engineer
Anyone?
Dan
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