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Old Essay Argues Software Engineering Lacks True Engineering Rigor

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A archived 2005 essay hosted on Geocities questions whether software engineering genuinely qualifies as a form of engineering. The piece challenges the discipline's scientific and methodological foundations compared to traditional engineering fields. The article resurfaced on Hacker News, attracting minimal engagement with only 5 points and no comments. The original content dates back to at least June 2005, preserved via the Wayback Machine archive.

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