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Well... Kinda not really...
No doubt there are many talented individuals out there. However, they are:
1) Only as good as the idea being built
2) Only as good as their understanding of that idea.
My point is, that too often those doing the coding don't *really* understand the biz needs. Nor do they attempt to understand.
Therefore, they are unable to anticipate, add value, etc. The traditional reactive developer is going to be no match for a proactive business driven contemporary developer.
Developer is a state of mind, it's not a title. Also, there's a difference between a programmer and a developer. Until developer is applied correctly and uniformly there are going to be too many programmers expecting developer respect and pay.
Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with being a programmer. I was one once
But years on the job has NOTHING to do with becoming a developer. Developer should be position that's earned.
1) Only as good as the idea being built
2) Only as good as their understanding of that idea.
My point is, that too often those doing the coding don't *really* understand the biz needs. Nor do they attempt to understand.
Therefore, they are unable to anticipate, add value, etc. The traditional reactive developer is going to be no match for a proactive business driven contemporary developer.
Developer is a state of mind, it's not a title. Also, there's a difference between a programmer and a developer. Until developer is applied correctly and uniformly there are going to be too many programmers expecting developer respect and pay.
Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with being a programmer. I was one once
But years on the job has NOTHING to do with becoming a developer. Developer should be position that's earned. 
Posted by Chief Alchemist
9th Sep 2010
