Engineering What is computer engineering all about?

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Computer engineering encompasses the design, development, and application of computer systems and software. It integrates principles from electrical engineering and computer science to create hardware and software solutions. The distinction between a computer programmer and a software engineer lies in their roles; programmers primarily focus on writing code, while software engineers are involved in developing algorithms and solving complex programming problems. In web development, a web-designer is responsible for the visual aspects of a website, including layout and graphics, and typically knows HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In contrast, a web-developer engages in programming and may work with languages such as PHP, Python, or Java, focusing on the functional aspects of web applications. The terms "developer" and "designer" can sometimes be used interchangeably, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.
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What is computer engineering all about?

What is the difference between a computer programmer and a software engineer?


What is the difference between a web-designer and a web-developer?
 
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What is computer engineering all about?

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos266.htm

What is the difference between a computer programmer and a software engineer?

They are more concerned with developing algorithms and analyzing and solving programming problems. Programmers are more concerned with writing code.

What is the difference between a web-designer and a web-developer?

I need a second opinion on my facts, but the difference is that a web-developer programs.

A web-designer knows HTML, Javascript, and maybe CSS and basic Flash, excluding Actionscript.

A web-developer does web-programming, which includes things like PHP. Javascript can count as a language (scripting) too. They may likely know Perl, Python, Java or Haskell as well.
 
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Originally posted by kenikov
I need a second opinion on my facts, but the difference is that a web-developer programs.

A web-designer knows HTML, Javascript, and maybe CSS and basic Flash, excluding Actionscript.
To add to that, a web designer is responsible for the "design" which is the look and layout of the pages. Depending on their skill set, they may also do the graphics. I see the terms developer & designer used interchangeably, but I agree with kenikov's distinction.

A software engineer also develops/creates new software. After a software engineer develops the software, a programmer writes the program that provides the instructions to the computer on how to perform the functions.
 

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