By necessity: the return of the engineer

· Carette · June 12, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the roles within software engineering, categorizing individuals into engineers, developers, and coders. It reflects on the historical methods used for screening candidates and how the engineering role is returning to prominence, emphasizing the importance of foundational problem-solving skills over mere coding abilities.
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