GoKawiilEssay questions what distinguishes 'software engineering' from coding and development
A published essay examines why the title 'software engineer' carries more prestige than 'developer,' 'programmer,' or 'coder,' noting that some Canadian provinces legally restrict engineering titles to licensed professionals. The piece traces this perception gap to unclear definitions of engineering itself, citing UNESCO and US National Academies descriptions of engineering as systematic problem-solving using mathematical and scientific knowledge.