I earned a million dollars as a mediocre, 70-year-old programmer
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I earned a million dollars as a mediocre, 70-year-old programmer
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#2>>> Why do brilliant programmers make bad teachers?
It’s called the curse of knowledge. Some of the smartest authors in the business are clueless about a beginner’s needs.
So true. I'm usually good at teaching and explaining things but after learning software development gradually over the course of my whole life, I have no idea what its' like for beginners, especially nowadays that stacks have so many layers.
Re: I earned a million dollars as a mediocre, 70-year-old programmer
#3>>> Why do brilliant programmers make bad teachers? It’s called the curse of knowledge. Some of the smartest authors in the business are clueless about a beginner’s needs. So true. I'm usually good at teaching and explaining things but after learning software development gradually over the course of my whole life, I have no idea what its' like for beginners, especially nowadays that stacks have so many layers.
Humility is a lovely thing. Thanks for your candor.
Re: I earned a million dollars as a mediocre, 70-year-old programmer
#4>>> Why do brilliant programmers make bad teachers? It’s called the curse of knowledge. Some of the smartest authors in the business are clueless about a beginner’s needs. So true. I'm usually good at teaching and explaining things but after learning software development gradually over the course of my whole life, I have no idea what its' like for beginners, especially nowadays that stacks have so many layers.
Humility is a lovely thing. Thanks for your candor.
Lol if you were pointing out that I basically called myself a brilliant programmer, it was an accident I swear!