Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated.
Paljud inimesed eelistavad nimetada end tarkvaraarendajaks ja programmeerijaks, sest enamik nõustub sellega, mida need mõisted tähendavad, kuid tarkvarainseneri täpne tähendus on endiselt arutlusel.