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Finding a programmer to work with if you don't already know one will be a challenge. Merely judging if a programmer is exceptional vs. competent will be very hard if you are not one yourself. When you do find someone, work together informally for a while to test your compatibility.

— Jessica Livingston

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it's too late.

— Seymour Cray

The world is changing, and I believe that, if I want to stay employed as a programmer, I'm going to have to change with it.

— Kent Beck

Beyond basic mathematical aptitude, the difference between good programmers and great programmers is verbal ability.

— Marissa Mayer

But it's always really difficult to find someone that has the qualities to be a great accompanist.

— Victoria de los Angeles

Working with someone is the best way to get to know someone, especially if it's a creative endeavor.

— Ryan Gosling

Whether you're looking at manufacturing and the use of robotics or the knowledge industries, they need computer programmers.

— Asa Hutchinson

I'm not a programmer myself, but I am a very, very picky end user of technology. I like my machines to work they way they're supposed to, all the time.

— G. Willow Wilson

You know, it's just tough to get together and do work with somebody.

— Chaka Khan

Finding a technical cofounder would have been difficult for me. I was an English major and didn't know any computer programmers.

— Jessica Livingston

✗Opposing Perspectives

Everyone has opportunities and different doors that are opened to them in different ways. In the end, if you're talented you'll get work, if you're not, you won't, so it doesn't really matter who you know.

— Rumer Willis