I apologize to John A De Goes. I don't think his profile picture is appropriate, anymore than a female developer having half her bosom showing, but that's just my opinion and no reflection on the character of anyone choosing however they choose to present themselves.

This comes of as self-conscious, FYI.

FWIW, I've worked with numerous "high-level developers" who were quite fit. Not all of them had 19" biceps like this guy, but they were all pretty athletic. I'm talking a former pro cyclists, a jujitsu coach, someone who competed Iron Man competitions well into his 50s, an ultra marathon runner, a parkour gym owner, a pro tag player (yes this is a thing), a competitive TKD sparrer, plus lots of people who work out everyday just to be healthy. My last job had a team "strong man" board where people would post up their bench/deadlift/squat numbers.

It's pretty common for great developers to have interests outside of computers.

Do your friends also flex in their profile pictures?

Edit: I'm sorry again. This article was about things you can do to present yourself well and all I'm saying is that I wouldn't hire him based his profile picture.

I don’t think we need to make it about personal appearance to criticize this article. The idea that a developer should look a particular way is toxic for the industry, and I wouldn’t want to be turned down for any job just because I didn’t look the part.

The content of the article had plenty to criticize.

Good point. You're right. I just worry about guys like that being aggressive because of testosterone supplements. I shouldn't let me fear doubt his programming abilities.

You're still making judgements based on appearance. Guy has muscles, you think he's taking testosterone supplements.

I'm sorry for making racist comments against the aliens from Galactus 5. I was just worried about how the aliens from Galactus 5 are stupid ugly aliens. I won't let my fear of the crazy stupid aliens from Galactus 5 get to me, I'm sure they are good programmers.

Yeah, I know, I was still being snarky. It was a non-apology. I'm bipolar and get that way sometimes.