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How to Recognize a Good Programmer

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the looking-beyond-the-resume dept.

KDan writes to share an article he has written about what some of the key factors in recognizing a good programmer. "It's not as easy as it sounds. CV experience is only of limited use here, because great programmers don't always have the 'official' experience to demonstrate that they're great. In fact, a lot of that CV experience can be misleading. Yet there are a number of subtle cues that you can get, even from the CV, to figure out whether someone's a great programmer."

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  1. Geez ... by B3ryllium · · Score: 1, Redundant

    According to my own self-analysis, I fall into the "Good Programmer" category. Go me!

    However, I still need to improve in a few areas; namely, my "variety". PHP, C++, Java, C#, BASH, VDS ... there's room for a few more languages in there. And maybe a few technologies along the way. :)

  2. Re:it's easier than you think: by cheater512 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Heh. No I'm not a high school kid and that stuff is really ancient.
    Its redirecting for the moment because of motherboard issues with my home server.
    Free ad money. Couldnt resist putting that Runescape crap up. :)

  3. Re:Baloney by GaryPatterson · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hey, thanks for turning out! Nice to hear from another fan. Why not apply for one of my signed photos, or join my fan club?