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<DIV>OK that begs a further discussion!</DIV>
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<DIV>What in your eyes makes a developer “good” as opposed to thinking they are
good – specific qualities please of what the good qualities are. I am
wondering if there are many opinions of what a “good” programmer is which might
explain why some think they are good whilst others think they are not.
What are the more objective measures?</DIV>
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<DIV>I have worked on numerous projects the last few years and seen a lot of
different talents. Some that stick out in my experience are:</DIV>
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<LI>Technical proficiency – ie knowing already what is likely to be the best
technology to use to tackle a new problem
<LI>OO depth. Is it innate or learned? How is it best
learned?
<LI>Ability to mentor and guide others through existing code</LI></UL>
<DIV>Curious to hear specifics from you as you have the reputation of a Delphi
authority!</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=jeremy.north@gmail.com
href="mailto:jeremy.north@gmail.com">Jeremy North</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 3, 2014 10:23 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [DUG] Work Wanted in Wellington</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr>I know here (Australia) we would happily pay decent salaries if we
found Delphi developers that were actually good and didn't just *think* they
were good.</DIV>
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 8:06 AM, Stefan Mueller <SPAN
dir=ltr><<A href="mailto:muellers@orcl-toolbox.com"
target=_blank>muellers@orcl-toolbox.com</A>></SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>As
a Swiss Delphi Developer living in New Zealand I find that interesting.
<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>Switzerland
isn’t exactly at the top of my mind when I think about the “value for bucks”
for outsourcing work to – not because you don’t get the quality, but because
salaries there are almost twice what you would have to pay
here.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>Kind
regards,<BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>Stefan
Müller</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>,<BR>R&D
Manager</SPAN><SPAN
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</SPAN><B><SPAN
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Ltd.</SPAN></B><SPAN
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<BR></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>Auckland,
New Zealand</SPAN><SPAN
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style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <A
href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz"
target=_blank>delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</A> [mailto:<A
href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz"
target=_blank>delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</A>] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Tony Blomfield<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, 3 July 2014 9:29
a.m.<BR><B>To:</B> 'NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi
List'<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [DUG] Work Wanted in
Wellington<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>Gary.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'><U></U><U></U></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>If
you would like to send the details to me I will have a chat with
them.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'><U></U><U></U></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>Unfortunately
we have had such a bad run with Kiwi Developers we moved our R&D over to
Switzerland last year where we get much more cost effective
results.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'><U></U><U></U></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>Anyway,
I’d like to assess the person myself to see if they are
suitable.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'><U></U><U></U></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>Kind
regards.<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>Tony
Blomfield<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"'>From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"'> <A
href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz"
target=_blank>delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</A> [<A
href="mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz"
target=_blank>mailto:delphi-bounces@listserver.123.net.nz</A>] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Gary T. Benner<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, 2 July 2014 2:32
p.m.<BR><B>To:</B> <A href="mailto:delphi@delphi.org.nz"
target=_blank>delphi@delphi.org.nz</A><BR><B>Subject:</B> [DUG] Work Wanted in
Wellington<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ><U></U><U></U></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>HI
All,</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-NZ> <U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>This just passed in
if anyone can help:</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-NZ> <U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>Permanent
Developer available in Wellington.</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ>
<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>Experienced Senior
Delphi Developer looking for a permanent role in or around Wellington.
</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ><U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>Open to remote
work. Also open to learning a new language if needed. Experienced in picking
up code from others and looking after legacy systems as well as new
development.</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ> <U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>Also experienced
as a Development Manager and Product Management.</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-NZ>
<U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>Anyone with an
opportunity can email me at <A href="mailto:gary@benner.co.nz"
target=_blank>gary@benner.co.nz</A> and I'll pass it on.</SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-NZ> <U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>cheers</SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-NZ> <U></U><U></U></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN lang=EN-NZ style='FONT-FAMILY: "MS Sans Serif"'>Gary</SPAN><SPAN
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