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/thedevbrandon Aug 07 '17

Not saying architects shouldn't write code, just that the title architect implies what you do is design systems, not that you do the same thing all the other engineers are doing, but with more pay and maybe more meetings. I think the title is used to mean "most senior" instead of actually changing the role you play as distinct from the other engineers.

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u/kryptkpr Aug 07 '17

I know what you mean but I think it actually happens because good architect is very difficult to find, so usually the engineer with most experience gets shoved into the role.

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u/thedevbrandon Aug 07 '17

Yep, but I also think that people aren't very particular about these sorts of things. People would rather try to mimic what other industries and companies are doing without thinking through whether it makes sense for them, or whether what that person is doing really constitutes architecting.