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.

    • ilega_dh@feddit.nl
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      7 months ago

      Yep, but only the Dutch word is protected so we just use English titles everywhere

      • faercol@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        7 months ago

        Same in France. Anyone can call themselves a “software engineer”. But the title of “engineer” (ingénieur) is specific for people who graduated from a school allowed to deliver engineering degrees.

      • AntitheticalA
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        7 months ago

        That is correct. There is both and Ing and Ir title that are Engineer. Ir for masters and Ing for higher education.

        See Titels voeren.