2. Software Engineering Code of Ethics & professional
practice.
Softwareengineering commits themselves to making the
analysis, specification, design, development, testing & maintenance of softwarea
beneficial & respectfulprofession.
In accordanceto their commitments to the health, safety &
welfare of the public, softwareengineers shall adhere to the following 8
Principles:
1. Public:
Softwareengineers shall act consistently with the public interest.
2. Client & employer:
Softwareengineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interest
of their client & employer consistentwith the public interest.
3. Product:
Softwareengineers shall ensurethat their products & related
modifications meet the highest professionalstandards possible.
4. Judgment:
Softwareengineers shall maintain integrity & independence in their
professionaljudgment.
5. Management:
Softwareengineering managers & leaders shall subscribeto &
promote an ethical approach to the management of softwaredevelopment
& maintenance.
3. 6. Profession:
Softwareengineers shall advancethe integrity & reputation of the
profession consistentwith the public interest.
7. Colleagues:
Softwareengineers shall be fair to & supportiveof their colleagues.
8. Self:
Softwareengineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding
the practice of their profession & shall promotean ethical approach to the
practice of the profession.