Steve Yegge 6/17/2008

Done, and Gets Things Smart

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The article deconstructs the popular tech hiring phrase "Smart, and Gets Things Done." It argues that 'smart' is a subjective and often self-assessed trait, complicated by the Dunning-Kruger effect, while 'gets things done' is a low bar in software development. The piece is a reflective critique of industry hiring clichés and the culture surrounding them.

Done, and Gets Things Smart

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