If people can perform so much despite the minefields, then these are not minefields.
If we agree that they are minefields that impede programmer's performance, then by definition someone who does not make sure these mines are never introduced in the first place will outperform those who just leave them all over the place.
> they're busy working in a careful, orderly and considerate manner.
Actually no. It only takes very little initial effort. He spends most of his time producing actual work.
Meanwhile, other people spend a considerable amount of their time fighting against bad tools and bad development environments.
Worse, they might not spend a whole lot of "total" time fighting against the minefields, but their presence ensures they can never get in the zone (flow) and thus they always perform worse than their potential.
If we agree that they are minefields that impede programmer's performance, then by definition someone who does not make sure these mines are never introduced in the first place will outperform those who just leave them all over the place.
> they're busy working in a careful, orderly and considerate manner.
Actually no. It only takes very little initial effort. He spends most of his time producing actual work.
Meanwhile, other people spend a considerable amount of their time fighting against bad tools and bad development environments.
Worse, they might not spend a whole lot of "total" time fighting against the minefields, but their presence ensures they can never get in the zone (flow) and thus they always perform worse than their potential.