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What it is that makes a developer great? They are expert at one technology? Multiple technologies? Fast learners? Problem solvers? Not rockstars but great team
by yawz 10y ago
What it is that makes a developer great? They are expert at one technology? Multiple technologies? Fast learners? Problem solvers? Not rockstars but great team players?
I would argue that a lot of (if not most) companies won't even know how to gauge long-time greatness.
- intrasight 10y agoI've been working my way diligently through this very interesting and pertinent thread. But you're the first, I think, to mention this elephant in the room - we really have poor gauges for greatness in this profession. And here's one reason. In many professions - doctors, lawyers, accountants, stock brokers - you can measure success. Do most patients get better, did you win the case, did you beat an audit, did you make money. I tell my students that if they want to do something where they can be gauged as individuals that they should not go into engineering unless you plan on also getting an MBA and working for a big, stable company with a long track record of nurturing talent.