Applying the Linus Torvalds “Good Taste” Coding Requirement
I don&#x27;t know how to reconcile Linus&#x27;s track record is of indisputable brilliance and success (I use Linux and Git on a daily basis and am eternally grateful for both), with the fact that I would absolutely DESPISE working with a peer with the kinds of attitudes and opinions on coding that Linus has.<p>I think the problem I have is that a lot of people use Linus&#x27;s examples and stories as justification for their own suboptimal interpersonal skills, overly-clever code that only they understand, but without the same level of brilliance or track record to justify it.<p>Ultimately I think Linus&#x27;s contributions to Software are pantheon, but he should not be looked to for imitation or lessons. His lessons for success are detrimental to the vast majority of software engineers.