Ask HN: How do I know if im a slow developer?

Re:Ask HN: How do I know if im a slow developer? by labarilem on Monday January 17, 2022 @09:22AM (#29966788)

Maybe you're not slow compared to other developers. Maybe they were expecting you to work lots of extra hours?

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Re:Ask HN: How do I know if im a slow developer? by bananamansion on Monday January 17, 2022 @09:55AM (#29967120)

when i left they asked my friend to start working weekends, so maybe

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Re:Ask HN: How do I know if im a slow developer? by afarrell on Monday January 17, 2022 @10:24AM (#29967441)

That indicates leadership which is overstressed and has a poor understanding of the nature of software engineering productivity.

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Re:Ask HN: How do I know if im a slow developer? by labarilem on Monday January 17, 2022 @11:10AM (#29968011)

So this theory could make sense. Some practical advice: don't take it too hard on yourself. If someone says you're slow without backing this claim with data and/or comparisons, you're slow compared to what? Taking into account the startup context, I'd be hardly surprised if they were just trying to make you overwork.

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