I tend to think of it as: 1. Programmer - cuts coding 2. Developer - performs a complete SDLC (design, code, test) 3. Software Engineer - creates lot of documentation too!
I tend to avoid the term "engineer" cause i don't think software development is more creative then process; ie. more akin to architecture then building. However reading wikipedia's definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering > [T]he creative application of scientific principles to design or develop > structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes, or works > utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same > with full cognizance of their design; or to forecast their behavior under > specific operating conditions; all as respects an intended function, > economics of operation and safety to life and property. I might change my mind... /derek On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Kfir Shay <kfir.s...@gmail.com> wrote: > hope you understand there is no right or wrong answer, personally I > think about myself as an Engineer, tell them your title is Software > Eng. > > On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:32 PM, Brian Leathem <bleat...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > What's the difference between a programmer and a developer? Do they > > have different responsibilities? Does one require more creativity? > > Is one more prestigious? Or are they synonymous...? > > > > In short, what should I tell HR my job title should be. > > > > Brian > > > > -- > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Java Posse" group. > > To post to this group, send email to javapo...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > javaposse+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<javaposse%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. > > > > > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Java Posse" group. > To post to this group, send email to javapo...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > javaposse+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<javaposse%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to javapo...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to javaposse+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
