I agree, but I think it's more than just being methodical - it's also a sign that someone cares about and respects their co-workers. People who take the time t

I agree, but I think it's more than just being methodical - it's also a sign that someone cares about and respects their co-workers. People who take the time to write their code carefully understand that they're writing the code for other people to understand, not just for a machine. They're considerate of others, not wanting them to waste their time in the future trying to make sense of sloppy code. The same is true for e-mails, doc and other written communication - if I take an extra minute to make my message clear, it can save a lot of confusion down the road. (This is even true for things like Slack messages and HN comments.)