Mechanics and builders have different mindsets.

· Bits and Bobs 7/27/26
  • Mechanics and builders have different mindsets.
    • Engineers vs scientists are a parallel difference.
    • In software, IT people are mechanics, and SWEs are the builders.
    • ER doctors are more mechanics; research doctors are more builders.
    • It comes down to: do you care that it works even if you don't understand why, or do you care that you understand why, even if it doesn't work?