What sort of skills do video game developers value most in prospoective programmers? I've noticed that other application developers value more application-specific skills (.NET, etc).
For instance, is there a high value associated with someone who can write clearly and professionally? Speaking ability? Mathematical ability? I'm talking more about the non-programming aspects of things, but it would be interesting to note the place of raw programming skill as well.
Likewise, how do you even judge raw programming skill, usually?
I'd especially love for someone who does the hiring to answer this, and your answer to my question about college graduates implies that Mike has at least done this in the past, if not right now.
These questions were really sparked by my own corporate experience as well as this article:
news.com.com/What+corporate+Am…/2100-1030_3-5481494.html
For instance, is there a high value associated with someone who can write clearly and professionally? Speaking ability? Mathematical ability? I'm talking more about the non-programming aspects of things, but it would be interesting to note the place of raw programming skill as well.
Likewise, how do you even judge raw programming skill, usually?
I'd especially love for someone who does the hiring to answer this, and your answer to my question about college graduates implies that Mike has at least done this in the past, if not right now.
These questions were really sparked by my own corporate experience as well as this article:
news.com.com/What+corporate+Am…/2100-1030_3-5481494.html
-Larrik Jaerico
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