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Future of Coding

Myths & Mythconceptions by Mary Shaw

Dec 29, 2023
Author Mary Shaw discusses myths and mythconceptions in programming, including the dominance of ill-specified software, the confusion caused by the lack of structure in a paper, and the importance of recognizing limitations in myths. They explore the concept of vernacular software development and its tools, the contributions of vernacular programmers and the capture of their work by commercial entities, and the reality of software engineering. The speakers also touch on gender-neutral terms, the acquisition of knowledge, the varying interpretations of correctness, and the myth of the professional programmer.
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Quick takeaways

  • There is a distinction between professional software developers and vernacular software developers, with the latter vastly outnumbering the former.
  • Software should be considered as a system that includes programs, resources, and the developer's responsibility to users, rather than just code.

Deep dives

Vernacular developers outnumber professional programmers

Shaw discusses the distinction between professional software developers and vernacular software developers, highlighting that vernacular developers, who create software in a specific context and have professional training outside of software development, vastly outnumber professional developers.

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