born 1954
Randall E. Stross is an American author and journalist known for his insightful writings on technology and business. He has contributed to various publications, including The New York Times and Fortune, and is recognized for his books that explore the impact of the internet and digital innovations on society. Stross is also a professor of business at San Jose State University.
The best programmers are not marginally better than merely good ones. They are an order-of-magnitude better, measured by whatever standard: conceptual creativity, speed, ingenuity of design, or problem-solving ability.