Bad Quote by Jon Evans
“A great coder can easily be 50 times more productive than a mediocre one, while bad ones ultimately have negative productivity.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at Startup Conference, 2018
A skilled programmer can achieve vastly higher output than an average one, whereas poor programmers can actually reduce overall productivity.
In simple terms: Great coders are far more productive; bad coders hurt output.
Hire and train for excellence.
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When to use this quote
- team hiring
- code reviews
- training programs
- project planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure coder productivity?
- What steps improve coding skill?
Skill gaps can cause delays and errors.