On Scientists, Developers, and Engineers: Differences and Overlaps
Job titles are important. It is interesting how many people give little thought to their title, or even their job description, and are then confused when they don’t see the success they expect. While there are many different ways to dissect this topic, I’m going to work through a particular distinction that has an increasing relevance in the field of software: the difference between science, development, and engineering. If you browse the web, read blog posts on career development, or even look through college program descriptions, it is not uncommon to see the three terms somewhat mixed. You will see…