Developing software? What's your job title?
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
System Operator and Security Officer. (Pompous Enough?) This was on an AS400 Mainframe back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
------------------------------------ No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
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System Operator and Security Officer. (Pompous Enough?) This was on an AS400 Mainframe back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
------------------------------------ No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
You had both titles at once, on the same line on your card? It's certainly pompous, though still a bit vague, the "System Operator" part. This could be - as I suppose is my basic grudge against the 'developer'-tag - describing anyone from the receptionist to, well, God.
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You had both titles at once, on the same line on your card? It's certainly pompous, though still a bit vague, the "System Operator" part. This could be - as I suppose is my basic grudge against the 'developer'-tag - describing anyone from the receptionist to, well, God.
Funny thing is that IBM recommend that no one person fills both roles. I started as the SysOp, but when the SecOff left there was no-one available at short notice to fill in, so I took it over. The company were fine with that as it meant a small increment in my salary rather than another large salary to find, and I got total control over the system. I made myself priority zero, meaning all my jobs and prints ran to the top of the queue, even ahead of Directors (priority one), Departmental Heads (priority 2), Managers (P3), Everyone Else (P5). You may have noticed P4 missing, that is because I held that back for certain individuals who were particular friends of mine. (Oh yes I was corrupt even then, before I became an accountant! :) )
------------------------------------ No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
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System Operator and Security Officer. (Pompous Enough?) This was on an AS400 Mainframe back when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
------------------------------------ No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
Your job title is So So?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
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Your job title is So So?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
No, it is really good! :)
------------------------------------ No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Clare Boothe Luce
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
Not my current, but one of my favourite job titles: "Section Leader who couldn't be bothered to think of a pretentious name for his section but who wanted a long job title to annoy the personnel department when the time came to have the business card printed." Strangly, it annoyed the personnel department and they came in as "Section Leader" - couldn't understand why. Perhaps is was the mock up I sent with it, with the foot long extension piece glued on?
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
Not something I think about really, it doesn't mean a lot to me. The original job posting title was "Graduate Software Engineer", but I've also seen "Junior Software Developer". What annoys me is that for a while now, I've been far from a Graduate/Junior, which has been reflected in the type/complexity/amount of work I do. Of course, this is not reflected in my bank account, because pay reviews are currently "suspended" :rolleyes:
He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
We discussed the difference between the titles a short while ago here. Roughly, my interpretation: Coder: spec -> code Programmer: also able to require clarification of spec where necessary, able to detect and correct glaring mistakes Developer: also, problem -> spec
Personally, I love the idea that Raymond spends his nights posting bad regexs to mailing lists under the pseudonym of Jane Smith. He'd be like a super hero, only more nerdy and less useful. [Trevel]
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
If you want something pompous... Director of the R+D and IT department. I think this is enough... ;)
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We discussed the difference between the titles a short while ago here. Roughly, my interpretation: Coder: spec -> code Programmer: also able to require clarification of spec where necessary, able to detect and correct glaring mistakes Developer: also, problem -> spec
Personally, I love the idea that Raymond spends his nights posting bad regexs to mailing lists under the pseudonym of Jane Smith. He'd be like a super hero, only more nerdy and less useful. [Trevel]
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Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.
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If you want something pompous... Director of the R+D and IT department. I think this is enough... ;)
RaDIT?
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
Code Monkey is the latest trend - trust me.
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Your job title is So So?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
yup: DeeDee, SoSo. :)
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We discussed the difference between the titles a short while ago here. Roughly, my interpretation: Coder: spec -> code Programmer: also able to require clarification of spec where necessary, able to detect and correct glaring mistakes Developer: also, problem -> spec
Personally, I love the idea that Raymond spends his nights posting bad regexs to mailing lists under the pseudonym of Jane Smith. He'd be like a super hero, only more nerdy and less useful. [Trevel]
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That's certainly a valid attempt, I like the outcome of your discussion. Although the "able to detect and correct glaring mistakes" for some reason seems strangely out of place :)
harleydk wrote:
"able to detect and correct glaring mistakes" for some reason seems strangely out of place
Maybe the description is not as good. With a incomplete/bad spec, I expect a code monkey to dutifully implement it, and a programmer to put the spec on my desk, saying "This is not a Spec". btw. the business card just says "Software Development", the sig says either "Software Development" or "Software Development Manager", depending on whom I have to deal with :)
Personally, I love the idea that Raymond spends his nights posting bad regexs to mailing lists under the pseudonym of Jane Smith. He'd be like a super hero, only more nerdy and less useful. [Trevel]
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
Forms burster and decollator.
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Hello all, I got a bunch of business cards today, and my title simple says 'Developer'. That has become the standard, I guess, at least around here. I did get to wonder, though, when this switch came across: I used to be a 'programmer'. I always thought that fit the bill better, at least it's a more accurate description. "Developer" seems a bit vague, or even pompous. Anyone remember their first programming-related job-title?
Did ya hear the one about the guy who called himself a
Troublemaker";drop table Employees;?Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in? Author of Guardians of Xen (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel)
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Did ya hear the one about the guy who called himself a
Troublemaker";drop table Employees;?Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in? Author of Guardians of Xen (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel)
