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chiiyesterday at 5:37 AM1 replyview on HN

Most software engineering jobs aren't about creativity, but about putting some requirements stated in a slightly vague fashion, and actualizing it for the stakeholder to view and review (and adjust as needed).

The areas for which creativity is required are likely related to digital media software (like SFX in movies, games, and perhaps very innovative software). In these areas, surely the software developer working there will have the creativity required.


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fullstackchrisyesterday at 7:17 AM

> but about putting some requirements stated in a slightly vague fashion, and actualizing it for the stakeholder to view and review

sounds like a form of creativity to me!