Chapter 2. Are Developers Born or Made? – Debunking the Myth of Prodigies
When talking to development students, I've discovered one topic that constantly arises in conversation. And that topic is the misconceived notion that great developers are born with a special programming gene. So, let's walk through the question are developers born or made, from a practical perspective.
Are prodigies real?
Before tackling this question, let's take a step back and discuss the topic of prodigies. Because whenever someone thinks that a certain group of individuals are born with superhuman-like talent, they're essentially saying that these special people are prodigies.
The Mozart case study
But are prodigies real? Let's take a look at one of the most famous prodigies ...
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