Good read. Read what Steve McConnell have to say about software engineering vs computer science. Do you agree or disagree with his sentiments? Do discuss it! link

With only about 40 percent of software developers holding computer sci- ence degrees and practically none holding degrees in software engineering, we shouldn’t be surprised to find people confused about the difference be- tween software engineering and computer science.

The distinction between science and engineering in software is the same as the distinction in other fields.

1 Scientists learn what is true, how to test hypotheses, and how to ex- tend knowledge in their field.

Engineers learn what is true, what is useful, and how to apply well-understood knowledge to solve practical problems.

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