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Re:What Makes a Great Software Engineer (Dissertation) [pdf] by wesselbindt on Thursday February 20, 2025 @03:39AM (#43112473)
> * preference towards bias

I do prefer those things I'm biased towards.

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Re:What Makes a Great Software Engineer (Dissertation) [pdf] by john_the_writer on Thursday February 20, 2025 @05:18AM (#43113061)
I also like the things you're biased towards. :)
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Re:What Makes a Great Software Engineer (Dissertation) [pdf] by lioeters on Thursday February 20, 2025 @07:52AM (#43114074)
Also I've never known anyone who has no bias. Even if such people existed, it's not a given that they would make the best decisions. I would imagine the best decisions are made by those who have a good set of preferences and opinions based on experience.
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