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We could change "competent" to "capable", which may better capture the spirit of the argument :) The point is, this engineer, for all they're many, glaring fau
by s_kilk 10y ago
We could change "competent" to "capable", which may better capture the spirit of the argument :)
The point is, this engineer, for all they're many, glaring faults, can get stuff done. Impressive stuff, even. And that's all the business dudes see in this scenario; Dave plugging away at a computer and cheques from customers showing up in the mail every month.
- jerf 10y agoFair enough. Such systems do require an impressive amount of capable labor to make work at all. Labor to staggeringly negative effect, but yes, capable labor. One could do wonders with such an engineer if you can mentor them... and if they'll take a mentoring.
- s_kilk 10y ago> ...if you can mentor them... and if they'll take a mentoring. I suspect these "genius" programmers are damaged beyond all hope :)