Signs that you're a good programmer
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If you think you're missing any of the qualities below, don't be offended. I didn't pick these up for a while, either, and many of them came from watching other programmers or reading their code.
And if you're not that good, some tips for acquiring good developer traits.
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If you think you're missing any of the qualities below, don't be offended. I didn't pick these up for a while, either, and many of them came from watching other programmers or reading their code.
And if you're not that good, some tips for acquiring good developer traits.
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That's interesting, but I refuse to acknowledge that not following deadlines is some sort of super power. (The article hints at this by placing "contempt for delivery dates" beneath the heading "signs that you're a fantastic programmer.")
_beauw_ wrote:
contempt for delivery dates
Delivery dates are useless when you can deliver much sooner.
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If you think you're missing any of the qualities below, don't be offended. I didn't pick these up for a while, either, and many of them came from watching other programmers or reading their code.
And if you're not that good, some tips for acquiring good developer traits.
What a post. loved it. +5 for making me read this. this is the perfect thing to read at the start of the day.
Every now and then say, "What the Elephant." "What the Elephant" gives you freedom. Freedom brings opportunity. Opportunity makes your future.
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_beauw_ wrote:
contempt for delivery dates
Delivery dates are useless when you can deliver much sooner.
AspDotNetDev wrote:
Delivery dates are useless when you can deliver much sooner.
It is also useless when you can convince the boss the whole project is unnecessary.
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If you think you're missing any of the qualities below, don't be offended. I didn't pick these up for a while, either, and many of them came from watching other programmers or reading their code.
And if you're not that good, some tips for acquiring good developer traits.
There is a qualitative difference between being a good programmer and being a productive programmer. You are only going to make money if you are making money for somebody else. -- Marc Maron
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For Bruce Schneier, quanta only have one state : afraid.
To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered. -- Voltaire
In most cases the only difference between disappointment and depression is your level of commitment. -- Marc Maron
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