Comment on Don't hire only self-described awesome developersparentComments−steveax14yIndeed. Also add "ninja" to the list (WTF is that supposed to mean anyway?) Other tip off phrases: "must love fast paced environment", "ability to juggle multiple projects" (read: our process is non-existent or broken)−aplusbi14yA ninja developer is someone that no one on the team has ever seen or interacted with but somehow gets their work done. Usually in the dead of night.
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Indeed. Also add "ninja" to the list (WTF is that supposed to mean anyway?) Other tip off phrases: "must love fast paced environment", "ability to juggle multiple projects" (read: our process is non-existent or broken)
A ninja developer is someone that no one on the team has ever seen or interacted with but somehow gets their work done. Usually in the dead of night.