The reason for the (false) stereotype is that programmers so often have one-track specialized minds, due to many factors. But it's false: with a little effort a

The reason for the (false) stereotype is that programmers so often have one-track specialized minds, due to many factors. But it's false: with a little effort and an education that doesn't mould people into code monkeys, programmers can branch out. As well they should: the greatest value programmers can offer is if they use their programming skill to improve other areas of their company or solve problems in a domain outside programming itself. It is an exponential sort of value increase. We need more programmer generalists, and we need to encourage and embrace them.