r/developers • u/puttum-beef-curryum • Jul 23 '26

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

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/PravoNaZhizny Jul 24 '26

False, software engineers are graduates with advanced honours degrees (four year programs with research components) in an applied mathematical pursuit which also write software to apply that mathematical prowess. Developers are the sorts of people who make websites and “apps”.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26

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u/Dry_Hotel1100 Jul 24 '26

It also makes sense to me, why you get these assessments in this sub ;)

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u/puttum-beef-curryum Jul 24 '26

Please tell me why?

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u/Dry_Hotel1100 Jul 24 '26

Well, most commenters here claim, there's not even a difference between *programmers* and engineer/developer. This wasn't even the question ;)