timothep / specc

Software professional's ethical code of conduct

SPECC- Software professional ethical code of conduct

Preamble.

As a software practitioner, I freely chose to uphold the following principles of honorable behavior and will strive to make them a reality for the betterment of our profession.

1. todo: fun

• I recognize multiple stakeholders: my clients, their users and my peers.
• I am dedicated to providing software services, with respect for the resources, dignity & rights of all stakeholders.
• I regard the well being of the people I work with as non negotiable.
• While caring for a third party, I regard my responsibility to the user as paramount.
• todo: code quality
• I recognize a responsibility when faced with requirements which are contrary to a stakeholder's best interests.
• I will safeguard confidences and privacy within the constraints of the law.
• I strive to provide sustainable solutions in every aspect of my work.
• I strive to participate in activities contributing to the improvement of the software industry.
• I commit myself to sharing my knowledge and helping my peers advance on their journey.

License

SPECC is released under GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3

specc's Issues

Non-"stakeholders" should be in there as well

It's just an idea, but perhaps non-stakeholders should be mentioned too. For example I don't think developing a mass-surveillance application is ethical (somewhat depending on the circumstances of course).

I would say that we should weigh impact on the society as a whole, not just for users, but everybody.

I think this is actually more important than any requirements from stakeholders. Maybe even more important than having fun :)