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Re: should there be a award for programming skill?

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Originally Posted by Molten View Post
I'm not a programmer. In fact, I hate programming. It is tedious, time-consuming, and overall a pain. But that is why those that put up with it should have an award.
Perspective is everything, isn't it? I kind of like programming... it is fun mental exercise. But I don't like polishing aluminum. I find that tedious, time-consuming and overall a pain... but I'd hardly suggest that polishing aluminum worthy of an award on its own as a result! Rather the students who enjoy polishing the robot's shiny bits do it because it is part of an overall effort to make the team and machine the best that they can be.

While there is nothing inherently evil about a programming award, just as there is nothing inherently evil about a welding award... or even a polishing award... I would prefer to see awards that require more of an overall team effort.

Jason
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