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I'm really tired of all the people who think they have the line on the best way to do something, particularly when that something involves interacting with huma
by ct4ul4u 17y ago
I'm really tired of all the people who think they have the line on the best way to do something, particularly when that something involves interacting with human beings. We're all hill climbing here. Nobody even knows if we're on the right mountain.
He has some points, but misses others. Ability to code on a whiteboard is a valuable skill for a collaborative lead developer. For a junior guy getting his direction from elsewhere, not so much. Some people's work persona comes out right away. Other people take months. One great developer who worked for me seemed like a total failure till he came out of his shell.
Human beings are too complex for one-size-fits-all evaluation. This applies to the interviewer as much as the interviewee. Will your "best way" be best for me? Probably not. Can I learn from works best for you? Absolutely!
A little humility goes a long way.
- askorkin 17y agoI agree there is no silver bullet. You may not agree with the article, but it id generate some discussion and got people to share their thoughts (including you :)). This way we can all learn from each others experiences and discover methods that can work for us.