Software engineering code of ethics: approved – Don Gotterbarn, Keith Miller, Simon Rogerson

Software engineering now has its own codes. The changes made in the version 3.0 and 5.2 are the eight principles were reordered to reflect the order in which software professionals should consider their ethical obligations. Version 3.0 was for the principle of the product and the version 5.2 was for the principle of the public. The code emphasizes the professional’s obligations to the public at large. In all these judgments concern for the health, safety, and welfare of the public is primary that is the public interest is central to this code. “The primary of well being and quality of life of the public in all decisions related to software engineering is emphasized throughout the code.
The code contains a clause against using prejudices or bias in many decision making, it includes specific language about the importance of ethical behavior during the maintenance phase of software development. It reflects the amount of time a computer professional spends modifying and improving existing software. The software engineering code of ethics purpose is to document the ethical and professional responsibilities and obligations of software engineers. Codes is intended to educate and inspire software engineers, it also informs the public about the responsibilities that are important to this profession. The code is unique unlike others its code is intended as the code for a profession and is distinctive in that it has been adopted by two international computing societies. Software engineers adhere the eight principles: public, client and employer, product, judgment, management, profession, colleagues, self.