Derek argues:
In software development there tend to be two levels. Those who can do
it and those who are good at it. My argument is that there is not the
incentive, economic structure, or method of measuring performance
needed to create the pyramid of excellence structure seen in chess,
violin playing, etc.
Following this argument, there is also no incentive to create a pyramid of excellence
in medical practice, mechanical engineering, or building garage doors.
Conversely, we can have experts in being a politician.
I'm not sure what Derek's experience is, but in the software development company in
which I work there are way more than two levels. There are people who are barely
acceptable, good, very good, very, very good, and truely outstanding.
Moreover, the differences are not unidimensional. D. is really good understanding
user requirements and turning them into really tight specifications, but takes weeks
to code things up. Z. is just the opposite. F. is about halfway in between.
Ruven Brooks
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