The author discusses the importance of measuring developer productivity and shares a story about the worst programmer, Tim Mackinnon, who consistently scored zero in productivity metrics. However, the author fought to keep Tim on the team because of his unique approach of pairing with teammates to enhance their skills and deliver better results as a team. The story highlights the flaws in measuring individual productivity and emphasizes the impact of teamwork on overall success. The author suggests focusing on tangible business impact rather than individual contributions in a complex work system. The article also recommends working with Tim Mackinnon for improved team performance.
https://dannorth.net/the-worst-programmer/