Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice

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.

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