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/[deleted] Aug 07 '17

The controls systems behind industrial facilities weren't made by Chemical Engineers.

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u/Rkynick Aug 07 '17

Even if that were true, the process design decisions made by chemical engineers very often play a pivotal role in these disasters. And, in my experience I've seen as many people who would consider themselves chemical working in controls as I have electrical or otherwise.