[thelist] developer ethics?

[Jay Blanchard]

But passing tests indicates some knowledge, right? Especially if the testing
is constructed properly. Would you rather hire someone who passed a test in
the field of expertise required or someone who throws a good sales pitch?

Jay

<tip type="documentation" author="Jay Blanchard">
Settling on a guideline for documentation, naming conventions, version
identification, etc. and make sure that every member of the team has access
to a copy so that they understand the requirements prior to the beginning of
each project. Even if the person requesting the application does not
understand the technical details of the documentation they will understand
the process required.
</tip>
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The big concern here is the 'MCE/MCSE/Blah-de-blah Syndrome'.....getting a
certification doesn't mean you know anything. It just means you passed a
test. Just because you won a spelling bee doesn't mean you're a writer.

>I think it would be beneficial to all of us to have up-to-date
>certifications. Or some peer-reviewed type thingy. I guess I'd take a look
>at how other professions regulate themselves and take a page or two out of
>their books. However, I wouldn't want people to be locked out of the
>profession until they had the certification. I'd rather have it so that you
>know that you are getting a certified professional if you hire this
person -
>and you'll probably pay more for them because you know you won't have to
>hire someone to fix it later.
>I hope my ramblings have made sense (sort of).
>Regards,
>Tara
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