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Article summary

The article's content is not available, but the discussion reveals it may be a lighthearted story about software engineering. Commenters share their thoughts on the differences between software and hardware engineering. The conversation touches on the nature of engineering and the role of software developers. The discussion is speculative due to the absence of the original article.

Main themes

• Software vs Hardware Engineering
• Nature of Engineering
• Role of Software Developers
• Comparisons to Other Fields
• Terminology and Definitions
• Problem-Solving Approaches

What commenters say

• Software engineers are not considered 'real' engineers because they do not work with physical laws in the same way hardware engineers do.
• The distinction between software engineers and engineers is arbitrary and not universally agreed upon.
• Software development is more akin to science than engineering due to its focus on logic and abstraction.
• The importance and value of software engineering should not be diminished by comparisons to other fields.
• The term 'software engineer' is widely used and accepted, despite some arguing it is a misnomer.
• Hardware engineers and software engineers have different approaches to problem-solving and development.
• The concept of engineering is not limited to physical applications and can encompass software development as well.