On Saturday 24 Jan 2009 5:09:29 pm Sridhar Ratnakumar wrote: > Learning low-level programming constructs are certainly useful > especially in systems programming and writing high performance code. > What is puzzling me is the claim that these constructs will make one a > better programmer.
what is the difference between a programmer and a person who writes code? Is there a difference? I was told that learning to write code can be done in a few weeks, but to become a programmer will take at least 10 years. I was also told that learning to play golf takes a few months - but becoming a golfer would take at least 10 years. As far as golf is concerned, there is a clear distinction between technical ability and an overall integration into the spirit of the game. I wonder if the same applies to the concept of a programmer. Especially an open source programmer where success implies technical skills + the ability to work in a collaborative environment, not get angry with criticism, ability to mobilise the end user as a developmental partner, write code that anyone can maintain - etc etc., comment and document the code you write, respect RFCs and PEPs. -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate NRC-FOSS http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/ _______________________________________________ BangPypers mailing list BangPypers@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/bangpypers
