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“A great coder can easily be 50 times more productive than a mediocre one, while bad ones ultimately have negative productivity.” quote by Jon Evans
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“A great coder can easily be 50 times more productive than a mediocre one, while bad ones ultimately have negative productivity.”

Jon Evans

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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.

Key Takeaway

Hire and train for excellence.

Themes

productivity skill efficiency

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • team hiring
  • code reviews
  • training programs
  • project planning

Key Concepts

software engineering human capital

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure coder productivity?
  • What steps improve coding skill?
A Different Perspective

Skill gaps can cause delays and errors.

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