Second, the most valuable skill a programmer can have isn't technical, but rater social: empathy. The best programmers I've seen have it and the worst completel

Second, the most valuable skill a programmer can have isn't technical, but rater social: empathy. The best programmers I've seen have it and the worst completely lack it. +10 This is missed by 99% of articles and lists. And most programmers never stop to step on someone else's shoes.