[danaliv]

> I think many programmers have minimal experience with other jobs, and assume that coding is somehow more elevated or demanding than other professions, while the reality is quite different.

As someone who has worked in a few different fields, this x 100. There is nothing "special" about programming.

[mywittyname]

I would say there's nothing special about programming compared to other types of engineering.

But professions like Nursing are also quite rigorous in educational requirements, but nurses don't engage in the type of long-term planning required in engineering. I do think the plan-building aspect of engineering adds to the overall difficulty of the profession.

Following an existing flow-chart is different than building a flow-chart.