[recursive]

The analogy starts to break down. Most software is less mission-critical than the structural integrity of a bridge. Meaning the consequences for failure are probably annoyance rather than risk of death. Not always. I would imagine the software for nuclear reactor or aircraft controls is in a different category, but most software is not bridges.

[robertlagrant]

Okay, but if developers decide that then at what point do you say it's okay to not treat them like adults?