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May 15, 2016 · Fundamentals

The Programmer’s Paradox: Why Top Developers Spend Most Time on Disliked Tasks

The article explains the paradox that good programmers spend the majority of their time on tasks, technologies, and tools they dislike because these “bad” technologies consume disproportionate effort, while automation‑friendly work is quickly delegated, leading to chronic frustration despite their expertise.