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I agree that my idea probably wouldn't do much. My argument was structured to respond to the claim that any change would stifle innovation.
I don't know how we'll get there but we'll probably end up with some kind of governing and licensing body as software becomes more important, takes on more responsibilities of consequence, and as the profession matures. If you wanted to look into a crystal ball, I'd guess that we'll end up with something similar to what engineers have and it will probably only apply to developers doing higher risk stuff at first.
I had never thought of the diversity argument. Thank-you. I'll have to think about that.
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I agree that my idea probably wouldn't do much. My argument was structured to respond to the claim that any change would stifle innovation.
I don't know how we'll get there but we'll probably end up with some kind of governing and licensing body as software becomes more important, takes on more responsibilities of consequence, and as the profession matures. If you wanted to look into a crystal ball, I'd guess that we'll end up with something similar to what engineers have and it will probably only apply to developers doing higher risk stuff at first.
I had never thought of the diversity argument. Thank-you. I'll have to think about that.