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Re:What developers think when you say "Rock Star" by mey on Monday October 04, 2010 @06:12PM (#1757721)
To me, rock star/code ninja also conveys a bit of prima-dona attitude. I'd rather take someone humble over egotistical any day of the week.
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Re:What developers think when you say "Rock Star" by michaelhalligan on Monday October 04, 2010 @07:27PM (#1757983)
To me it means I'm going to have to keep a large supply of cocaine and cheap whisky around the office.
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Re:What developers think when you say "Rock Star" by mayank on Monday October 04, 2010 @11:03PM (#1758440)
Which might also be an effective recruiting tool. I used to sit next to someone who used to hit the restroom at 1pm every day, like clockwork, and come out reeking of whiskey. Also kept a bottle of Wild Turkey on his desk that slowly diminished. He wasn't fired, so I assume he was good and got his stuff done.
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Re:What developers think when you say "Rock Star" by run4yourlives on Tuesday October 05, 2010 @09:01AM (#1759482)
A functional alcoholic, to be sure.
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Re:What developers think when you say "Rock Star" by baxter on Tuesday October 05, 2010 @09:44AM (#1759634)
You're suggesting he was a Lisper?
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