How to Be a Real Elite Programmer
The article humorously critiques the stereotype of the 'elite programmer' who prioritizes coding above all else. It highlights extreme behaviors such as neglecting personal relationships and adopting unhealthy habits in the name of programming excellence. The author acknowledges the exaggeration while pointing out that some of these traits can be observed in real-life programmers.
- ▪Elite programmers are portrayed as cutting off family and friends to maximize coding time.
- ▪They are depicted as having unhealthy lifestyles, subsisting mainly on pizza and soda.
- ▪The article suggests that elite programmers often condescend to others and dismiss any knowledge outside their own expertise.
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How To Be A Real Elite Programmer And Make Sure Everybody Knows It 29/05/2010 553 words 3 min read Table of Contents Real elite programmers can’t have distractions like kids and spouses in their life. Cut your family out of your life to maximize coding time. While you’re there cut your friends out as well to maximize coding time even more. Real elite programmers don’t have hobbies that aren’t coding. If you still engage in activities that don’t involve a computer, this will have to change. If you find yourself burning out, just man-up and push through it. Real elite programmers do their best work at night. Sleep is for wussies. Real elite programmers hate their day job. Otherwise they would have nothing to complain about to other real elite programmers.
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