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This talk discusses the belief that great programmers are not born but made through deliberate effort and continuous learning. It emphasizes the value of building simple, understandable code and supporting others, rather than relying on rote knowledge or ego. The author admires programmers who possess curiosity, adaptability, and an open-minded approach to tools and languages. The goal is to share traits of an exemplary programmer, hoping to inspire readers—whether as fellow developers, candidates, or interviewers—to recognize and aspire to these qualities.

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