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be good at programming?

angelbob on Feb 6, 2016 | [–]

Being good at programming is useful, but planning what happens if random changes in the business screw you is still useful.

I've been a software engineer for going on 20 years now. Have a plan, just in case, even if you're good at programming (I am.)

jfb on Feb 6, 2016 | | [–]

Not necessary, still less sufficient.

neelborooah on Feb 6, 2016 | [–]

Hahah.

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