PANESAR.net » HR http://www.panesar.net Making the world a better place with ColdFusion, Web Startup, and Software Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:20:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 What are the signs of Talent in Programming? http://www.panesar.net/2009/01/17/what-are-the-signs-of-talent-in-programming/ http://www.panesar.net/2009/01/17/what-are-the-signs-of-talent-in-programming/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:15:17 +0000 Jas Panesar http://www.panesar.net/?p=111 I answered a post on Stack Overflow that seemed to be popular.. so Here it is!

These are the signs I use to determine talent in programming

0) Understands programming is problem solving. The better you get at solving problems in general, the better programmer you will be.

1) A beautiful mind. An ability to quickly, clearly understand how the data in the system is interacting with each other.

2) Hobbyist – solves problems of all kinds in his spare time. Learns to apply the different ways

3) Loves to develop software – Painters love painting, writers love writing, musicians love making music..

4) Constant learner – never knows enough. Instead of “I don’t know”, the first thought in their mind is “I want to know how”.

I would probably add to this list that the most important thing is the right attitude, in addition to the ability.

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