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Your definition of pragmatic programmer seems to be different from mine. In the classic book The Pragmatic Programmer [1], a pragmatic programmer is described a

Your definition of pragmatic programmer seems to be different from mine. In the classic book The Pragmatic Programmer [1], a pragmatic programmer is described as someone who knows their tools well, learns continuously, writes clean code, etc. I don't think going into depth contradicts any of these traits. Regarding your question, why not find a new job / role? For example, I was curious about VR but knew nothing about it. So I got a VR gaming company to hire me as a freelancer at a much reduced rate for a few weeks. It was a great way to delve into the technical aspects of the space. Alternatively, you could start a hobby project where you go into depth. 1: https://pragprog.com/titles/tpp20/the-pragmatic-programmer-20th-anniversary-edition/ https://pragprog.com/titles/tpp20/the-pragmatic-programmer-2...

alrlroipsp 4y ago
Rather than assuming a definition, lets try to figure out what it means, ey. adjective: pragmatic dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. In the context of programming this implies reaching for a ready made solution rather than re-inventing the wheel, avoiding implementing unused features, not spending time fighting code formatting and so on. Anyway, I think OP is confusing the term too
- OJFord 4y ago
  I think OP's closer in literal meaning to be honest, though missing a 'too' or something. However, as GP points out, it's such a recognisable phrase with a slightly tangential or at least specific meaning that OP's question probably isn't quite what people expect (or they don't know what to expect) from the title.
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- Bakary 4y ago
  Pragmatic usually implies a certain down-to-earth personality, but there's no contradiction in being pragmatic about something abstract and long-term. Our goals are all irrational or based on emotion in some way, but we can use "logical" strategies to move towards them.
TurboHaskal 4y ago
His definition is the actually existing one I'm afraid, that is, the one shared by the people who define your paycheck.
CapsAdmin 4y ago
I haven't read the book but when I think about pragmatic programmers I think about someone who takes the easy and simple route to some challengs. Not to be confused with naive solutions, or maybe intentionally naive in the moment and have a look at it later when other things are more clear. Given the definition you wrote, what's the difference between a pragmatic programmers and an experienced one?

alrlroipsp 4y ago

Rather than assuming a definition, lets try to figure out what it means, ey. adjective: pragmatic dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. In the context of programming this implies reaching for a ready made solution rather than re-inventing the wheel, avoiding implementing unused features, not spending time fighting code formatting and so on. Anyway, I think OP is confusing the term too

OJFord 4y ago
I think OP's closer in literal meaning to be honest, though missing a 'too' or something. However, as GP points out, it's such a recognisable phrase with a slightly tangential or at least specific meaning that OP's question probably isn't quite what people expect (or they don't know what to expect) from the title.
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Bakary 4y ago
Pragmatic usually implies a certain down-to-earth personality, but there's no contradiction in being pragmatic about something abstract and long-term. Our goals are all irrational or based on emotion in some way, but we can use "logical" strategies to move towards them.

TurboHaskal 4y ago

His definition is the actually existing one I'm afraid, that is, the one shared by the people who define your paycheck.

CapsAdmin 4y ago

I haven't read the book but when I think about pragmatic programmers I think about someone who takes the easy and simple route to some challengs. Not to be confused with naive solutions, or maybe intentionally naive in the moment and have a look at it later when other things are more clear. Given the definition you wrote, what's the difference between a pragmatic programmers and an experienced one?