Absolutely yes, provided they can do the job I need, and can demonstrate that they can do the job I need. The job I need is adding value to the company, usuall

Absolutely yes, provided they can do the job I need, and can demonstrate that they can do the job I need. The job I need is adding value to the company, usually by programming. Of the programmers I've hired, less than half have degrees in computing. It's interesting seeing the interactions between them, and seeing that each brings something useful to the discussions. When I interview, I'm looking for someone who can program in any relevant language, not just the ones we use, but who has an interest in a range of topics within computing, including a passing acquaintance with more than one language, more than one paradigm, and more than one context. Can you write working code?