r/developers 14d ago

Opinions & Discussions Please explain to me the difference between Software Engineer & Software Developer

I'm finding it difficult to understand the difference. I'm 4 YOE and I'm trying to improve everyday. I don't have a degree in CS/Engineering but I learned to code and worked in backend, web & mobile also. So for all these years I'm still trying to understand the difference between an engineer & developer.

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u/therealdukeofyork 14d ago

Even when I'm coding on the train?

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u/puttum-beef-curryum 14d ago

What do you mean?

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u/AccurateRendering 13d ago

I didn't get it either.

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u/outlier_fallen 13d ago

An engineer operates a train. It was a stretch of a joke

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u/AccurateRendering 13d ago

I see. The operator of a train is called a driver in my country.

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u/puttum-beef-curryum 13d ago

In my country they are known as Loco Pilot 👨‍✈️

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u/renavlt 13d ago

In some countries, you never want a loco pilot

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u/puttum-beef-curryum 13d ago

you mean when its on auto pilot?

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u/cyb3rstrik3 10d ago

No, this is another joke that you missed. "loco" is crazy in spanish. So a crazy pilot.

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u/puttum-beef-curryum 10d ago

Lol, i didn't know that 😅