The author expresses their excitement about using Sorbet to write a type-checked edition of Mocktail in Ruby, which they believe can unlock new productivity workflows. However, they admit that the process has been challenging, with obstacles and bugs to overcome. They delve into their personal quirks and behaviors as an enthusiast programmer, including obsessiveness, ruminating under stress, and being a bad learner but eventually mastering subjects thoroughly. They reflect on the changing landscape of the programming industry, from the passionate and craft-focused earlier generation to the current influx of professionals driven by financial stability. The author also explores conflicts such as the debate over passion, craftsmanship, and the existence of “10x” developers through the lens of intergenerational shift.
https://blog.testdouble.com/posts/2023-07-12-the-looming-demise-of-the-10x-developer/