Which Type Of Programmer Makes The Best Co-founder?(businessinsider.com)

4 pointsby jwegenervor 16 Jahren4 comments

Which Type Of Programmer Makes The Best Co-founder?

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-three-types-of-computer-people-2010-12

4 comments

I think the answer to the question is "the right one." Arbitrary classifications of sophisticated skillsets attempt to reduce the decision to a rule of thumb. That's just not really possible.

Beyond that, I think the classifications are pretty off base. The idea that hackers build open source yet are rarely trained computer scientists is pretty far from reality, for one thing.

cgislasonvor 16 Jahren

Even if these classifications made sense, I think most programmers are some blend of the ideas behind each group. As a programmer I switch between all of these modes as necessary.

togasystemsvor 16 Jahren

To be a competent programmer, one must switch between all three modes. I would find it hard to work with someone who directly fit into only one of these classifications.

presidentendervor 16 Jahren

I think personality fit and work ethic are more important distinctions than academic pedigree or past work experience.