Oath

I swear, to fulfill according to the best
of my ability and judgement,
this oath and this covenant

• I will respect the knowledge of the people whose steps I walk and those who teach me and help me, and gladly share this knowledge with those who are to follow, as others have shared with me. I will remember that knowledge must not be kept secret for those wishing to learn.
• I will use technology for good and for the progress of mankind, free of evil, for the betterment of peoples' lives.
• I will not use my knowledge for unfair profit, financial or of other kind. I will not claim that use of technology is necessary when it is not, but only for the solution of real problems, free of all intentional injustice.
• I will remember that technology always improves, and will never stop learning, and the purpose of my life will be continuous self-improvement.
• I will remember that there is art to software engineering as well as technology , and that there is beauty in code. I will not forget that programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute.
• I will remember that technology foundations lie in science, and I will not forget the contribution of the scientists who supported my art; those who developed mathematics, physics, chemistry and the science of computation.
• I will not be ashamed to say I know not, nor will I fail to call in another engineer if needed.
• When through technology I gain access to private data, I will respect privacy and will not abuse the information at hand.
• I will remember as an engineer that along with my ability and power comes the obligation to create and make the life of my fellow humans better.

If I do not violate this oath,
may it be granted to me to enjoy life and art,
respected while I live
and remembered with affection thereafter.

May I act as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling
and may I long experience the joy of innovation.
And may I experience the joy of offering to my art
new elements to make it progress.