> I expect discriminating by amount of relevant experience is fair, but that's not the same as age. As someone who started coding at age 9, I agree. :-) It's

> I expect discriminating by amount of relevant experience is fair, but that's not the same as age. As someone who started coding at age 9, I agree. :-) It's not about hiring someone in their 40s per se, but rather about recognizing the value of 20 years' experience. Age alone doesn't impart wisdom.