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It doesn't sit well with me either.

• sharps_xp 10y ago
  My idea of a great programmer (non-founder) is one who can execute and deliver the product that his employer wants, which is what the employer thinks is what the customer wants. Let me provide the reverse perspective as a programmer. If I'm a great programmer and you've paid me for my skills as a programmer, the I'm going to trust that you know what you want me to build. Programmers don't have time nor should care to talk to customers unless I'm a founder. In my opinion, it's the employers job to mitigate the risk of the customer not buying the final product. Sure, the 'who cares' attitude doesn't feel right but If you ask all our applicants that question you're just separating them between those who know to lie to get the paycheck and those who are just honest about wanting the same paycheck.