Decline and fall of the American programmer
Decline and fall of the American programmer
Rise and resurrection of the American programmer
Rise and resurrection of the American programmer
Agile software development
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Software professionals' work remains vital to modern industrial society as key definitions of work, the organization of work, and the relationship of modern software systems to society's evolution demonstrate. This article discusses why the question of what work to pursue is interesting with regards to the software field and explores the meaning of work itself and its relation to the individual, society, and the economy. With a philosophy of work established, the author explores if and how software work, especially in the US, fits into the future. The article also discusses outsourcing, offshore contracting, and related technical trends in the industry.