Re:Ask HN: Could you train someone to do your job in a month?
by christophilus on Wednesday April 17, 2024 @05:26PM
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> Assume no prior programming or domain knowledge.
That makes it a “no” for any programming job. I’ve taught programming, and it takes a good 3 months of full time education and practice for smart, motivated beginners to become Jr level. Even that puts most of them at intern-level, rather than Jr.
That makes it a “no” for any programming job. I’ve taught programming, and it takes a good 3 months of full time education and practice for smart, motivated beginners to become Jr level. Even that puts most of them at intern-level, rather than Jr.