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ultra-boss ◴[20 Feb 25 14:05 UTC] No.43114759[source]▶

"At a high level, our informants described great software engineers as people who are passionate about their jobs."

Curious to know this group's thoughts: Do you believe that passion is NECESSARY to be a "great" software engineer?

1. apwell23 ◴[20 Feb 25 14:35 UTC] No.43115143[source]▶

yes for sure. you can't be good at something you don't give a shit about and only there for money.

Also being a "great software engineer" doesn't get you money more than being "good at people" so ppl who are great are doing it for love .

What Makes a Great Software Engineer (Dissertation) (2016) [pdf]