Subj : Re: Software Job Market Myths
To   : comp.programming,comp.software-eng
From : Phlip
Date : Wed Jun 29 2005 02:22 pm

Joe Seigh wrote:

> Terry wrote:

> > 7. Shrink wrapped software today can fill every need.
> > (Wrong. Most every business has specialized processes that are unique
for
> > that business. Most every business has a competitive advantage that
makes
> > them different. Even when it comes to shrink wrapped software like MS
Excel
> > or Access, you likely need the skills of a programmer to get the most
out
> > software of this kind.)
> >
> Actually the trend is in the other direction.  Software packages implement
> a certain business model.  The business model is hard coded and is
impossible
> to change in any significant way.  The information analyst's job now is to
> change the corporation's procedures to fit the software's business model.

Match that to the myth that a small shop can't hire a programmer. The shop
might change procedure (for good or bad) to match the software, instead of
just hiring a local to tune the software up.

The myth comes from programmers who take too long, ignore business needs,
and add bugs. That's hardly a myth!

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  Phlip
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