In Praise of 'Normal' Engineers

The article critiques the myth of the '10x engineer', who is solely credited with bringing tremendous value to tech projects. It challenges the practicality of measuring productivity and emphasizes the importance of team collaboration over individual accomplishments. The author argues that great engineering teams are those where 'normal' engineers can perform well and have a consistent impact, without relying solely on exceptional talents. It suggests that organizations that empower average engineers often produce world-class engineers.

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