Re: Programmers -> Engineers; Engineers -> Programmers

[Alan Brain <aebrain@dynamite.com.au>]

jtapa@pacbell.net wrote:
> 
> Richard Riehle wrote:

> >  If I understand his underlying point, the need for engineering education
> >  as part of the computer science curriculum, it is hard to support an
> >  argument against that position. The notion that Computer Science
> >  students should take a principles of engineering class is worthy of
> >  serious consideration.
> >
> 
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> I think the important thing to remember is "engineering" part of the
> software engineers job. When all is said and done, coding is the easy
> part. Coming up with a good design that will meet the requirements and
> schedule/budget restraints is where the magic lies.

Concur. 

Signed:
A.E.Brain (BSc) who's done B*** all Science, but a mass of Engineering
of Software and Systems since leaving Uni.

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