What makes a good programmer? - Page 2

tim · #21 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 06:26 PM

Hello Zosden

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Originally Posted by Zosden

I think what makes a good programmer is his or her's understanding of the client that will be using their software. Then the programmer needs to find the best way to fit all the needs of the client.

I've been doing Information Systems at varsity. Isn't this the analyst's job - to understand the needs of the stakeholder.

Considering the topic: I think that an excellent programmer must be hardworking and analytical.

Eranga · #22 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 06:14 AM

Hardworking is must for anything.

tim marcus · #23 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 05:50 AM

programming - 75% skill and perseverance; 25% BS.

Eranga · #24 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 06:29 AM

How did you define those numbers.

Niveditha · #25 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 12:37 PM

Yes!!! I feel its the skills and the efficiency of a person using it makes him a good programmer.

willemjav · #26 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 10:47 PM

I believe a good program makes a computer look human

willemjav

scotter59 · #27 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 02:11 AM

Talent.......

fishtoprecords · #28 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by scotter59

Talent.......

And how to you evaluate that?

What proxies are there that may be more quantative?

scotter59 · #29 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fishtoprecords

And how to you evaluate that?

What proxies are there that may be more quantative?

Exactly.....

Nothing like bringing on an individual that looks good on paper, a quantitative metric and then discovering that they do not know how to write "hello world" in the language that they claim and have documented knowledge.

Eku · #30 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 11:48 AM

Effectivess and Attitude for me. As a java programmer i believe that a good criteria is not how deep the knowledge they have in Java or the Experience they have but how do they perform in System Development. Is how meet the deadline with almost no detectable errors.
And another one is attitude, there some programmer (im speaking in General) that are so uncooperative and bossy who threat themselves as a superstars and wants everyone to pamper them just because they graduated in some classy schools or got those cool positions. Yes i would follow his lead but he wont earn my respect. For me being humble, approachable and reliable is another way of determining a Good Programmer, because most of the time we are working as a team and we wouldnt want to waste time arguing it is much better to work in harmony. ^_^
Thats only my Opinion.