Bigs Quote by John Carmack
“One of the big lessons of a big project is you don't want people that aren't really programmers programming, you'll suffer for it!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 GDC Talk, John Carmack
Having unqualified people code leads to costly problems and delays.
In simple terms: Unqualified coders cause trouble.
Key Takeaway
Ensure only skilled programmers work on code.
Themes
software development
team dynamics
quality control
Mood
cautious
pragmatic
Type
advisory
practical
When to use this quote
- hiring
- code reviews
- training
- outsourcing
- team building
Key Concepts
risk management
skill assessment
project planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess programming competence?
- What safeguards can prevent novice errors?
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Even skilled teams suffer if too many novices are involved.
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