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The best programmers I know

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628 points kiyanwang | 1 comments | 09 Apr 25 06:02 UTC | HN request time: 0.401s | source
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epolanski ◴[09 Apr 25 09:02 UTC] No.43630228[source]▶
I want to add another one, ability to handle emotions (mentioned but mostly in terms of patience) and ability to stay focused.

Two programmers that start with similar levels at the thing that OP listed, but one able to stay focused and productive and the other jumping on YouTube, HN half the day (yes, that's me in many periods) etc are gonna have different impact and progression with time.

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irishloop ◴[09 Apr 25 11:44 UTC] No.43631052[source]▶
Do you think there's a way to train focus?
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1. kaffekaka ◴[09 Apr 25 15:34 UTC] No.43633302[source]▶
Can't tell if you are being sarcastic, but yes of course there is.