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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.