I tend to assume you don't do much programming in your free time. Poorly founded assumption. What you have are people that don't publish their hobby projects.

I tend to assume you don't do much programming in your free time. Poorly founded assumption. What you have are people that don't publish their hobby projects. The reasons run from employment contrasts, not thinking others will find any value in it, and yes, not doing any. If it wasn't for this github resume fad, I'd say that it's quite vain to put my dumb side projects online. And if you don't program in your free time, how are you going to become a really strong developer? By having an employer that is invested in my professional growth? As it benefits both of us? My employer invests in my ongoing education and skills. In the future it's unlikely I will take a job that doesn't. It sounds like you just want a early-20-something with no concept of a work/life balance to burn out his life for you.