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I'm going to support what could perhaps be a unpopular opinion - there is a lot more to a good programmer than simply writing good code. I'd take communication
by mbesto 13y ago
I'm going to support what could perhaps be a unpopular opinion - there is a lot more to a good programmer than simply writing good code.
I'd take communication skills over someone's ability to optimize a while-loop any day.
As a slightly tangential argument for hiring in general, I would like to offer that no matter what position you are hiring for, only looking at one facet of someone's abilities is very poor judgement.
- dingaling 13y agoAnother useful angle is to investigate their personal domain; who is hosting DNS, are they using DNSSEC, do they run their own code on platforms they have built-out? Where are their MX pointing? Gives a good understanding of how much or little they understand implementation & deployment. And, of course, check that they can sign their e-mails with their own PGP key :)