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Software Engineering & SDLC · Module 10 of 10

Professional practice and careers

Work ethically and grow as a software engineer.

📖 Key ideas

  1. Follow ethics: honesty, privacy, safety, respecting licences.
  2. Document decisions and write clear README files.
  3. Communicate with stakeholders in plain language.
  4. Keep learning: new tools, practices and domains.
  5. Roles: developer, tester, business analyst, architect, project manager.
💡 Real-life example: A professional engineer is like a doctor: skilled, ethical, and always learning.
Code of ethicsProfessional conduct guidelines
Software licenceTerms for using software
Business analystBridges business and tech
ArchitectDesigns high-level system structure