To be a good developer you have to know what you're doing. That is, to know when it's a good idea to write more code, and to know when it's an even better idea

To be a good developer you have to know what you're doing. That is, to know when it's a good idea to write more code, and to know when it's an even better idea to challenge the rationale for writing it in the first place. I don't think the assertion that raw, passionate emotion (ie. hate) drives a good developer is an ideal, or a correct one.