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ktRolster
on Aug 2, 2016
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Is There Any Room for the Not-Passionate Developer...
Do you mean to say that passion is a prerequisite of professional excellence in our field?
Isn't it a prerequisite for excellence in any field?
vonmoltke
on Aug 2, 2016
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No, professional dedication and discipline are. Passion helps, but is neither necessary nor sufficient.
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Isn't it a prerequisite for excellence in any field?