In Praise of “Normal” Engineers
Read OriginalThis article challenges the popular '10x engineer' concept, arguing that while exceptional individuals exist, measuring engineering productivity is complex and flawed. It emphasizes the critical value of 'normal' engineers, detailing the vast range of skills, contexts, and project stages that make a simple productivity metric impossible and harmful to team dynamics.
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