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Oct 25, 2021 · Fundamentals

Becoming a True Software Engineer: Reflections on China's Software Industry Development

Reflecting on China’s Programmer’s Day, the author argues that moving from mere developers to true software engineers—by mastering engineering principles, design, project management, and open‑source culture—is essential for upgrading the nation’s 4 million‑strong software workforce and overcoming low‑quality, involutionary development.