Re:The Myth of the Rockstar Programmer
by bostik on Sunday September 29, 2013 @02:47AM
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I would have preferred somewhat more content, but the article still had this absolute gem at the end:
> it's diversity of thought and experience in a team that makes a Rockstar Team
People who complement (and cover) one another's skills, are mostly self-directing and are not afraid to ask "stupid" questions - they are incredibly valuable, together more so than as individuals. I've had the joy of working with/in such teams twice in my career. Problems didn't just vanish, they very rarely materialised.
Eventually all good things must end. Projects end, priorities change, people move on and teams get disbanded. The reality check after such a joyful experience can be shocking.
> it's diversity of thought and experience in a team that makes a Rockstar Team
People who complement (and cover) one another's skills, are mostly self-directing and are not afraid to ask "stupid" questions - they are incredibly valuable, together more so than as individuals. I've had the joy of working with/in such teams twice in my career. Problems didn't just vanish, they very rarely materialised.
Eventually all good things must end. Projects end, priorities change, people move on and teams get disbanded. The reality check after such a joyful experience can be shocking.