Adapted by Mike Marotta, Special to Focus, a magazine for Data General users.
Computers attract all types of people today.
Easily 90 percent of those enrolled in computer science or data processing don't belong there. They've enrolled in computer classes because they want to get a job and computing seems like a growth industry. This makes it difficult for project managers and other employers. Fortunately, there are some clues as to who makes a good programmer. It is important to keep in mind that as our culture changes, the visible attributes of a good programmer also change.