The Tenfinity Factor

It's about the difference between different 'levels' of programmer... some are good, others are totally mind-blowing. I've certainly known a number of people in the bottom couple of categories (drones and idiots)... not that I say that to be insulting... it's merely that some people are simply not cut out for it. (Let's face it... if I tried to become a hospital nurse or a painter, I would fail miserably!)

The workhorses are always good to have around though. Programming is a job, and that's it. So long as they produce something usable, readable, and effective, then we can be happy.

The top two categories are a different breed altogether though. The trailblazer and the visionary. I've never been much of a visionary in anything, but I have a great deal of respect for those who really can hold and pursue a brand new vision with all diligence.

I reckon I would be somewhere between workhorse and trailblazer... depending on how good/bad a day I'm having! :) I love to make elegant and effective solutions, but sometimes I do need to simply step back and say "it's just a job!".