Things I’ve learned in my 20 years as a software engineer

Post by obedm » Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 12:57 PM UTC

dijit wrote: post #62

itsibitzi wrote: post #48

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Saying 10x programmers are a myth because it's crazy that someone could do in 1 day what another could do in 1 week makes the assumption that both programmers in the example have the same amount of context, background understanding, and experience. The benefit of talented engineers comes from the fact that they avoid costly pitfalls - not that they pump out more code per hour worked. I feel this "10x programmers are…

I always read it as a direct comparison though. It doesn’t matter if I have better experience or I can contextualise intent better; the phrase “10x” means it would take a team of 10 to do it, in the time, scope, budget (whatever). But there are major reasons this could be the case, if I’m on my own and I know the direction then I don’t have to quibble about what framework to use, how to name my variables, what I cons…

Post by bsuvc » Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 2:37 PM UTC

cryptica wrote: post #262

mattcwilson wrote: post #27

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Mmm, in my experience, it’s more that people don’t believe that something truly valuable to them comes packaged in your arrogance, brilliance, or effortlessness. They’re so accustomed to those things being signs of assholes, or reasons to feel inadequate, that they resist looking at what’s being delivered. The OP’s point about bracing for a long battle means that truly persuading others is not just about making the a…

I'm not at all arrogant in real life. My last boss even told me that I don't stand up for myself enough. Besides, I didn't even say it was about me and merely brought it up to make a point. Imagine constantly improving yourself for 15 years, then after 15 years, everyone you work with only gives you positive feedback and everyone wants to be on your team. You even launch open source projects which get thousands of st…

Post by me_me_me » Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 6:42 PM UTC

lazide wrote: post #691

me_me_me wrote: post #659

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Interview is not a date. Its a formal meeting where parties are trying to acheive something concrete. Hire a good employee, find a good job. If someone starts off with asking about essential thing that is important factor for them it means that its a dealbreaker issue for them. Whats the point of interview if they know there is no flexi time, and you only look for flexitime jobs?? Its actually a matter-of-fact approa…

If properly delivered? Sure. As many folks seem to be indicating in these threads, as the primary or even sole topic of interest to them? Would you then consider that a plus?

Post by lazide » Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 8:55 PM UTC

me_me_me wrote: post #715

lazide wrote: post #691

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If properly delivered? Sure. As many folks seem to be indicating in these threads, as the primary or even sole topic of interest to them? Would you then consider that a plus?

They know what they want, they do go around the bush doing pleasantries and waiting for the script to get to the place where they can ask the question they wanted to ask in the first place. To me person like that will be first to raise a hand when something is not right in the project. It might also be a good indication of goal oriented thinking, they know whats important and prioritize to achieve goal

Post by softveda » Mon, Oct 11, 2021, 4:58 AM UTC

HolidayguyNOR wrote: post #670

redisman wrote: post #484

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We really need a new standard. Unlimited PTO Min 20 days/year. If you don’t put a number then it’s assumed to be 0

In Norway you're required by law to take four weeks and a day vacation every year. Almost everyone has five weeks vacation time in total. Both you and your employer can demand that three of those are continuous during summer, and most of the country shuts down three weeks in July.