I believe technology also has a role to play in the prevalence of bugs in modern software.

I have no hard evidence to back this up, but I would be prepared...

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (9/25/2013)

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simon.crick (9/25/2013)

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"embrace the idea that code can be wrong" -- Nathan Marz

Surely this is the wrong approach, as it just gives people an excuse to...

paul.knibbs (9/25/2013)

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Then your...

chrisn-585491 (9/25/2013)

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:rolleyes:

You can write good code, but chances are you don't write perfect code, all the time. Just because it...

paul.knibbs (9/25/2013)

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I always like Maurice Wilkes' quote about this:

"I can remember the exact instant when I realized that a large part of my life from then on was going to...

"embrace the idea that code can be wrong" -- Nathan Marz

Surely this is the wrong approach, as it just gives people an excuse to be lazy.

Code should NEVER be wrong.

It...

I think it is up to the employer to decide what constitutes a "relevant subject area".

If the employer is a florist and they are looking for a DBA, then they...

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (9/11/2013)

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simon.crick (9/11/2013)

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Why not base your decision on the candidate's academic qualifications?

College and university exams are far more rigorous and comprehensive than any interview tests can...

I agree 100% with the idea of a probationary period.

However... you still have to decide which candidate to hire for the probationary period, and it is still 6 months wasted...

Why not base your decision on the candidate's academic qualifications?

College and university exams are far more rigorous and comprehensive than any interview tests can ever be.

Choose a candidate with good...