Code of ethics

  

Software Engineering Code of Ethics

 

Software engineers shall commit themselves to making the analysis, specification, design, development, testing and maintenance of software a beneficial and respected profession. In accordance with their commitment to the health, safety and welfare of the public, software engineers shall adhere to the following Eight Principles:

1. PUBLIC – Software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest.

2. CLIENT AND EMPLOYER – Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest.

3. PRODUCT – Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.

4. JUDGMENT – Software engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.

5. MANAGEMENT – Software engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance.

6. PROFESSION – Software engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest.

7. COLLEAGUES – Software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues.

8. SELF – Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.

 

 

Software Engineering Code of Ethics

 

Software engineers shall commit themselves to making the analysis, specification, design, development, testing and maintenance of software a beneficial and respected profession. In accordance with their commitment to the health, safety and welfare of the public, software engineers shall adhere to the following Eight Principles:

PUBLIC	Software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest.
CLIENT AND EMPLOYER	Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer consistent with the public interest.
PRODUCT	Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible
JUDGMENT	Software engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.
MANAGEMENT	Software engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance.
PROFESSION	Software engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest
COLLEAGUES	Software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues.
SELF	– Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.