> I think the powerful point is that there are and needs to be average programmers Of course we do, but no one is saying only the best should be hired and the

> I think the powerful point is that there are and needs to be average programmers Of course we do, but no one is saying only the best should be hired and the rest should go dig a ditch. Most programming tasks do not require top level talent to accomplish, but when I'm hiring I'm going after the best candidate I can get, and that has little to do with e.g. what web framework they are most familiar with.