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Gen Y vs Gen X

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I'm seeking a programmer and am curious about your opinion regarding gen y vs gen x. Is there more potential in a gen Y programmer who is inherently a muli-tasker, open to unconventional ideas and creativity or is an experienced gen x more reliable having the knowledge of trial and error. Does a baby boomer even have the running in this game?

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kstenerud
You're not going to get anywhere discriminating based on age group. Awesome programmers are awesome because they're flexible and adaptable. The only difference is that more experienced awesome programmers have already tried a lot of stuff and know the pitfalls. They cost more, but you get faster and more reliable results.

Also, humans can't multi-task. Multi-tasking only allows you do do a lot of stuff poorly, especially if it's a task requiring focus such as programming.