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“Developers are alchemists and our job is to do everything we can to get them to do their alchemy.” quote by Brad Stone
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““Developers are alchemists and our job is to do everything we can to get them to do their alchemy.””

Brad Stone

About This Quote

Source Book: The Tech Revolution, 2020

Developers are like alchemists; we must enable them to transform ideas into valuable products.

In simple terms: Enable developers to create value.

Key Takeaway

Provide tools and freedom for developers.

Themes

technology empowerment innovation

Mood

practical inspirational

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup teams
  • product design
  • R&D labs

Key Concepts

software development alchemy metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better support developer creativity?
  • What obstacles hinder their 'alchemy'?
A Different Perspective

Not all developers have alchemical skill.

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