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What are some common misconceptions about programming that you'd like to debunk? (programming.dev)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago (2 children)

That's the difference between a programmer and a computer scientist, but even I (a computer scientist) I'm not an expert in hardware, networking, or OS level operations because that's not my daily focus.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago

I compare my career to the medical field. Sure there are some crossovers but lots of specialties.

Would you consult a dentist about your bowel movements?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

and what you just described is the difference between a computer scientist and a computer engineer!