> Carmack has a point, we should focus on the problem we're solving and the value we're delivering.
When I was younger every programming job was supposedly about to be outsourced. I did exactly what Carmack suggested, and it worked out well for me. I think it’s a great general strategy for working for a long time, but not ideal for someone who wanted to pass leetcode style interviews at a top tech company.
For example, would anyone at my google tech interview care that I’m comfortable with a companies financials, managing P&Ls, margins, etc? No, just how fast I can write a sort or whatever.
When I was younger every programming job was supposedly about to be outsourced. I did exactly what Carmack suggested, and it worked out well for me. I think it’s a great general strategy for working for a long time, but not ideal for someone who wanted to pass leetcode style interviews at a top tech company.
For example, would anyone at my google tech interview care that I’m comfortable with a companies financials, managing P&Ls, margins, etc? No, just how fast I can write a sort or whatever.