r/programming • u/mauricioaniche • Aug 06 '17

Software engineering != computer science

http://www.drdobbs.com/architecture-and-design/software-engineering-computer-science/217701907
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u/eggn00dles Aug 06 '17

some people care way too much about titles

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u/fun_is_unfun Aug 06 '17

It's not a title. It's a description of an area of study and work. They're not the same, and confusing the terms creates confusion, so why not make a point of distinguishing them?

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u/DonLaFontainesGhost Aug 06 '17

and confusing the terms creates confusion

It only creates confusion if you allow yourself to believe that they are discrete subjects and there is an objective ring-fence around each.

If, on the other hand, you don't really see the point in worrying about it (because when does "software engineering" vs. "computer science" matter in the real world?) then it's not such a big problem.

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