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Would it be fair to say that we expect people to really like solving problems, and implementing the solutions, rather than being passionate about coding? I rea
by SocratesV 10y ago
Would it be fair to say that we expect people to really like solving problems, and implementing the solutions, rather than being passionate about coding?
I really, REALLY, enjoy solving problems that will make people's lives easier and while implementing the solutions will frequently get the feeling it's not the right way to code it or it's not the most elegant way, and will devote a sane amount of time trying to make it better (after making it work), which usually ends up with the application of the SOLID principles (fun fact, there are more than the 5 letters).
However, ignoring the rare events where a problem consumes me and makes me go almost a day without eating properly (relax, I drink a lot of tea/infusions and I'm not exactly thin, also not obese) just wanting to make it work and feeling energised, I too don't feel incredibly motivated to put time into coding after work.
After work I usually read about current affairs (politics, economy, science), read some pages of a book, play a game and binge watch something on a streaming service. Not the first time the solution to a problem comes to me when I'm almost falling asleep, or sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night.
Guess people are different, which doesn't mean people that aren't always demonstrating passion are incompetent or will provide worse results. Do I dare to say they will be the most consistent in the long run, though a mix of these types of people will probably be the best combination, as they will support and learn from each other?