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I think software is a young mans game. I think bugs like this take a lot of intense time and focus. As you get older you got other things to distract you like k
by samfisher83 8y ago
I think software is a young mans game. I think bugs like this take a lot of intense time and focus. As you get older you got other things to distract you like kids, wife, house etc.
- copperx 8y agoYou could make exactly the same argument for math research. It is somewhat true, but not entirely. There are many breakthroughs by older people.
- dman 8y agoI am a lot more careful now, as compared to the start of my career. I have a lot more experience with testing and by all metrics I can measure the code that I ship goes out with a much lower defect rate. I think it is just the reverse - I think software is an excellent profession to stick to for the long haul, because with even a moderate amount of effort you can improve tremendously over time.
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- samfisher83 8y agoIf this was true why is there rampant ageism in SV?