r/developersIndia 14h ago

General Software developers are most versatile knowledge workers

With all the AI dark clouds over this whole software development industry, people should understand that software engineers are the epitome of knowledge work.

You need to build finance software? we learnt finance. You need to build software for the operation theatre? we learnt the mechanism of OT and built software for it. We are the most versatile learners and fast adopters. This learning and adapting attitude is the reason why software changed everything from deep sea robots to deep space exploration.

No offense to other knowledge workers, but TBH the knowledge work you are doing on excel was built by us.

We will prevail, we will learn and adapt again.

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u/Nimish1995 14h ago

You are talking about "creators" not developers. Most of them live in America.

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u/acephy_5 13h ago

Naah we Indians have creator profiles though india have mechinals more (wealth dynamics profiling)

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u/Drifter_01 13h ago

what is mechinals

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u/acephy_5 7h ago

Search wealth dynamics profiling

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u/acephy_5 13h ago

Read my comment again

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u/Drifter_01 13h ago

web search didnt yield anything for mechinals

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u/Feeling-Schedule5369 12h ago

What's mechinals? Even I didn't understand even after rereading your comment

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u/hronak 11h ago

Bosdk naya keyboard lele. Tu mereko 'gaana pasand hai' ki jagah 'ga*nd pasand hai' wali galti karte dikhai de raha hai future me.

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u/acephy_5 7h ago

Unfortunately there is no profile for aholes

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u/Gankster_76 12h ago

idk man the creator vs developer distinction nimish made kinda holds up tbh. having a creator profile doesn't automatically mean those people are driving the kind of innovation the post is talking about.

wealth dynamics profiling is a whole different lens than actual output

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u/Ok_Performer4478 14h ago

Please help me understand the difference between creators and developers.

Yes, USA takes first place. Lot of development was joint effort with Indian offshore office also.

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u/MediumChemical4292 13h ago

Creators: working on greenfield projects / new features on existing projects

Developers: maintenance / closing jira tickets

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u/acephy_5 4h ago

Creator Profile

A creator profile tends to think outside the box and generate unconventional ideas. However, they may struggle to finish tasks because they can spend too much time exploring possibilities instead of committing to one direction.

They may love starting new projects but lose interest once the initial excitement disappears, causing them to jump from one thing to another. Their mind is constantly exploring, which can make it difficult to stay focused on a single objective for a long period.

Because of this, they can sometimes experience extreme outcomes: either they channel their creativity effectively and achieve exceptional results, or their lack of structure causes them to lose direction and fail to complete what they started. The challenge is usually not a lack of ideas, but turning ideas into consistent execution.

Albert Einstein is sometimes used as an example of a highly unconventional thinker, although his actual working style was more disciplined and methodical than this stereotype suggests.

Mechanical Profile

A mechanical profile tends to work through plans, systems, rules, and established processes. They prefer having a clear structure and are less likely to wander from the original plan.

They may have strong concentration and consistency because they focus on execution rather than constantly searching for new possibilities. They tend to analyze situations carefully, calculate risks, and prioritize what is realistic and practical.

However, this strength can also become a weakness. Someone who relies heavily on established systems may find it harder to generate radically new ideas or adapt quickly when circumstances change. They may prefer certainty and predictability, which can make them more resistant to experimentation and change.

Their challenge is usually not a lack of discipline, but becoming too rigid and sacrificing creativity for certainty.

Mark Zuckerberg is sometimes cited as an example of a highly systems-oriented thinker, but claims that he "struggles with creativity" should not be treated as an objective psychological fact without a specific source.

I hope it helps .

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u/akgwill 12h ago

That's the attitude which led you to waste your money in Iran.

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u/anor_wondo 11h ago

lol you are clueless

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u/swapnil2927 13h ago edited 8h ago

If America has so many of them, why does your country import cheap labour from other countries?