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ManiacJoe

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5. I have been on 1-2 projects where I was the only programmer.

Reply to DaveJ (Original post)

Sat Feb 2, 2013, 04:49 PM

Feb 2013

However, there were other programmers around to talk to.
Most of my projects involved multiple programmers.

It is always better to have other technical people available to talk to (or email to). It leads to better designs and fewer bugs.

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Quick, non-technical question [View all] DaveJ Feb 2013 OP

Have you tried joining an open-source project? Recursion Feb 2013 #1

I don't have time DaveJ Feb 2013 #2

its kinda lonely work Phillip McCleod Feb 2013 #3

Good to know it's not just me. DaveJ Feb 2013 #4

I have been on 1-2 projects where I was the only programmer. ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #5

So I guess you can see my frustration. DaveJ Feb 2013 #6

You might look into the contracting companies. ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #7

This is kinda an academic exploration DaveJ Feb 2013 #8