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"Context -- I'm a young programmer and don't trust my own code as a matter of course, and I'm working in a bootstrapped-to-the-hilt startup where any ounce of e
by spitfire 14y ago
"Context -- I'm a young programmer and don't trust my own code as a matter of course, and I'm working in a bootstrapped-to-the-hilt startup where any ounce of effort saved is gold."
Seeing this on a young developers resume will get you an interview immediately with me.
This sort of concern is a mature trait to exhibit. It's also risky to exhibit when around the unskilled (It's very subtle), which makes it an even more potent indicator.
- jpadvo 14y agoThanks spitfire, kind and encouraging words. Most of my understanding of programming as a craft I've picked up here, probably from people who are like you (and maybe you yourself).