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I think I read it based off the same recommendation. After reading that book I don't think there's any way you can come away without seeing him as one of the t
by adambratt 13y ago
I think I read it based off the same recommendation.
After reading that book I don't think there's any way you can come away without seeing him as one of the top 25 programmers in the world. Mad genius for sure.
- angersock 13y agoNot so much genius as just an absurdly hardcore work-ethic, and a refusal to ship code that is sloppy where it would matter.
- kayoone 13y agoWell the things he has worked on and pioneered arent a result of just hard work, as computer graphics is one of the most complex fields in our industry. There is no doubt that he is a super smart guy with an unparalleled work ethic.
- astrodust 13y agoThis stands in stark contrast to the "other John" from iD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Romero http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Romero) that went on to flame out in the most spectacular manner because he'd waffle between not shipping at all, or shipping half-baked games.