Seonglae ChoWhile the "10x engineer" myth acknowledges productivity differences exist, software isn't created by individual talent alone. The true competitive advantage comes from fostering a culture that helps normal engineers grow and succeed, building teams with diverse backgrounds, and distributing roles appropriately.
In Praise of “Normal” Engineers
This article was originally commissioned by Luca Rossi (paywalled) for refactoring.fm, on February 11th, 2025. Luca edited a version of it that emphasized the importance of building “10x engi…
https://charity.wtf/2025/06/19/in-praise-of-normal-engineers/
