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Discussion on: What should be in the software developers 'Hippocratic Oath'?

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David J Eddy • Edited

The IEEE actually has an engineer's code of ethics, I too have been thinking about a code or oath that software engineers could pledge toward in order to signify what we, the professional, are and are not willing to be involved in.

Ref: computer.org/cms/Publications/code...

What would be in the 'developers Hippocratic Oath'? A pledge to be professional, never knowingly put a system or user at risk, never engage in questionable business or advertising practices, report those that do.

Do you think something a 'developer's Hippocratic Oath' could actually change something? Did Unions change things for the working blue collar? Yes, I do think, if positioned and adopted, it could make a difference.

Would a 'developer's Hippocratic Oath' be viable and why / why not? See #2 above.

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Arden de Raaij

Thank you for your very clear reply, it's appreciated! I'll have a look a the IEEE's engineer's code for ethics. Maybe I should make a follow up post with all the knowledge I've gained from the replies.