There is no evidence that such a 50x ratio exists, at least, not in a meaningful, actionable sense.
The traditional statement concerns a 10x programmer, and between the best programmers and the worst.
The comparison to Michael Jordan is irrelevant. Is there a 50x difference between a good and a great commercial airline pilot? Do we measure authors by productivity?
The traditional statement concerns a 10x programmer, and between the best programmers and the worst.
The comparison to Michael Jordan is irrelevant. Is there a 50x difference between a good and a great commercial airline pilot? Do we measure authors by productivity?