I dont believe for a moment that most devs, even at places like MS, are any better than devs anywhere else. You might get more specialization in things like com

I dont believe for a moment that most devs, even at places like MS, are any better than devs anywhere else. You might get more specialization in things like compilers, but for end user UI, there are other companies much more dedicated. Same can be said for all companies. Just because they are large doesn't make them composed entirely of competence or even excellence.