Software Engineers vs Engineers
Discussions debate whether software engineers qualify as 'real' engineers like those in traditional fields such as civil or mechanical engineering, often arguing that software work is more akin to coding, programming, or craftsmanship without the rigor or licensing of true engineering.
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The exact reason why most software engineers aren't really engineers.
because software developers aren't engineers? -- elephant in the room.
That the difference between actual engineers and software engineers.
Software "engineers" aren't doing any actual engineering, they're software developers and coders
You should’ve wrote “software” engineering since those only apply to when you program a software, not to mention calling anyone who type a code an engineer is another debatable topic.
And that's why software engineering =/= coding
What makes software engineering different?
Some programmers are engineers. Others aren't. Nobody cares.
Software is not Engineering. You guys call your developers Engineers?
Software "Engineers" are not Engineers