Poll of the Day > I remembered part of this quote a college professor I had used to say.

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Judgmenl 09/03/23 6:12:42 PM #1:	It was around the difference between a technician and engineer, and up until recently I had forgotten it, but thinking about it now that I've been a SW Architect for a while I really appreciate the lesson he was trying to convey. It went something like this. If you can use a tool you're a technician If you can create a tool you're an Engineer A lot of people can do the first point. Anyone can learn how to use something with varying levels of success (and a lot of blind faith could be involved), but not a lot of people can create something that can be effectively used by others. Creating a product takes a lot of time, effort, knowledge of the problem domain and critical thinking skills. I think a lot of non-Engineering mindspace people just don't see this, or simply don't care. I don't know why I'm posting this here and not on one of the other sites I visit the at may better appreciate the post. I expect the comments to be lukewarm at best. --- Software Architect / Code Janitor / Professional Sheep Herder <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:975840669] in I remember... [t:80554992]...</cite> <quote>It was around the difference between a technician and engineer, and up until recently I had forgotten it, but thinking about it now that I've been a SW Architect for a while I really appreciate the lesson he was trying to convey. It went something like this.If you can use a tool you're a technicianIf you can create a tool you're an EngineerA lot of people can do the first point. Anyone can learn how to use something with varying levels of success (and a lot of blind faith could be involved), but not a lot of people can create something that can be effectively used by others. Creating a product takes a lot of time, effort, knowledge of the problem domain and critical thinking skills. I think a lot of non-Engineering mindspace people just don't see this, or simply don't care.I don't know why I'm posting this here and not on one of the other sites I visit the at may better appreciate the post. I expect the comments to be lukewarm at best. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sarcasthma 09/03/23 6:31:56 PM #2:	Posting this extra-hot comment just for you, Judg. --- What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches your watch. <cite>Sarcasthma posted [p:975841051] in I remember... [t:80554992]...</cite> <quote>Posting this extra-hot comment just for you, Judg. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 09/03/23 6:45:19 PM #3:	Sarcasthma posted... Posting this extra-hot comment just for you, Judg. Thank you Sarc. I appreciate it. --- Software Architect / Code Janitor / Professional Sheep Herder <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:975841290] in I remember... [t:80554992]...</cite> <quote>Sarcasthma posted... </cite><quote>Posting this extra-hot comment just for you, Judg. </quote>Thank you Sarc. I appreciate it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JOExHIGASHI 09/03/23 8:25:17 PM #4:	If you can dodge a wrench then you can dodge a ball --- In the long run we are all dead <cite>JOExHIGASHI posted [p:975843138] in I remember... [t:80554992]...</cite> <quote>If you can dodge a wrench then you can dodge a ball </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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