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Isn't it also plausible that after the first programmer hire (by non-programmer), any subsequent hiring will at least involve this first programmer? I would ev

Isn't it also plausible that after the first programmer hire (by non-programmer), any subsequent hiring will at least involve this first programmer? I would even go as far as saying that an 'expert opinion' from a programmer would typically be involved in the hiring decision (be it from an external consultant, a friend or what not). Given that the non-programmer would typically realise they don't have themselves the skills to evaluate programming abilities or CVs.

dmoney 13y ago
> Isn't it also plausible that after the first programmer hire (by non-programmer), any subsequent hiring will at least involve this first programmer? Definitely. You'll generally have to convince a programmer of your competence. Once you've passed that test, you may also have to negotiate with a non-programmer for your salary. At that second stage is when you want to be able to convince someone of your ability to multiply dollars.