Linux News: Developer: As the Software World Turns, Part 1: Engineers In, Programmers Out

Linux News: Developer: As the Software World Turns, Part 1: Engineers In, Programmers Out: "'While there will always be a role for superior technical ability, the developers and IT employees with the greatest potential will be the ones who can mix in-depth technology knowledge with business fluency. Yesterday's superstar programmers are becoming tomorrow's technology guides.'"
软件设计与商业知识的结合
If a programmer's job is simply a matter of receiving specs and turning in code, the odds are increasing that someone else is willing -- and capable -- of doing the same job for a lot less compensation.
单纯的coder是没有前（or 钱）途的
the Microsoft Architect or Sun Architect certifications
不知道这两个认证都需要哪些knowledge and understanding,有时间了解一下
"Generally, a company will have levels of programmers -- Programmer I, II, III and then a programmer/analyst position,"
programmer 的层次
The role of the software developer is changing. A programmer may be a developer, or an analyst may fill the role of an architect. The reason is the proliferation of diverse business needs. Gone are the days of simple client/server programming, when coders created Windows-based applications that made simple calls to the company's database.