- But large scale, high stress coding? I may have to admit that's a young man's game. This statement verges on ageism, which I forgive you for because it is co

- But large scale, high stress coding? I may have to admit that's a young man's game. This statement verges on ageism, which I forgive you for because it is common in the tech industry. Ask Rob Pike (b.1956) if high impact programming is for young men.