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The Myth of the Genius Programmer Brian Fitzpatrick Ben Collins-Sussman July 22nd, 2009 But First... Who are we? Who are you ? These are our opinions... Quotes Can you guys please give Subversion on Google Code the ability to hide

The Myth of the “Genius Programmer” Brian Fitzpatrick Ben Collins-Sussman July 22nd, 2009
But First...
Who are we?
Who are you ?
These are our opinions...
Quotes
“Can you guys please give Subversion on Google Code the ability to hide specific branches?” Some Dude at Google I/O, 2008
“Can you guys make it possible to create open source projects that start out hidden to the world, then get ‘revealed’ when they’re ready?” Some Other Dude at Google I/O, 2008
“Hi, I want to rewrite all my code from scratch, can you please wipe all the history?” Some Guy on our mailing list
Can you spot the theme?
The Genius Myth
“There’s a pervasive elitism at work in the programming community. Add anonymity to the mix, and everyone is suddenly elite.” Kyle K (Commenting on Ben’s Blog)
Why do people buy products endorsed by celebrities?
There is no genius.
Insecurity
It Inhibits Progress
It Inhibits Progress
“You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else.” Tyler Durden, Fight Club
Avoiding the Trap
Lose the Ego
Criticism is not Evil
Embrace Failure
Iterate Quickly
Practice is Key
Be a Small Fish
Be Influenced
Be Vulnerable
Tools Matter
“You cannot apply a technological solution to a sociological problem...” Internet Adage
...usually
...but default behaviors matter a lot.
Examples
Moral
When Do I Collaborate?
Project Evolution Take Over Involve Collaborators The World Prototype Initial Idea code code code
Where should the third milestone go?
Too late
Too early
Sweet Spot!
Case Study: Subversion
Case Study: Ben & Fitz
Obligatory Summary Slide Don’t try to be a genius Collaborate early and often Pay attention to your tools Pay attention to timing 43
But here’s the secret...
...if you do all these things
People Will Think You’re a Genius
Q&A

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