[thelist] developer ethics?

[Arlen.P.Walker at jci.com]

>As I see it, there are three possible stands on certification (if there
>are others, please let me know)
>1. Certifications are meaningless and should be ignored.
>2. Certifications show SOME level of knowledge, but should be verified
>by
>real-world experience or some other quantifiable element
>3. Certification is all that matters; cert = skill

I'll take choice 1.5:

Certifications are generally meaningless and should only be weighed *after*
experience/portfolio is evaluated.

Have fun,
Arlen
Chief Managing Director In Charge, Department of Redundancy Department
DNRC 224

Arlen.P.Walker at JCI.Com
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