The article talks about two types of programmers. The passionate type and the type that programs because it's a way to make money to fund life outside of work.

The article talks about two types of programmers. The passionate type and the type that programs because it's a way to make money to fund life outside of work. Then it points out that many of the latter type write poor code. I've found that if you engage your non-passionate co-workers and try to educate and inspire, you can really help them improve their skills. Nobody wants to be bad at what they do. A guiding hand can do wonders. It makes their life better and it makes your life better.