- uses Comic Sans as the default font in their programming IDE
- tells their boss that they can’t possibly start using a new language without at least 3 formal, week-long training classes and a certification under their belt
- claims to be a master of a new language after completing 3 weeks of training and obtaining a certification
- when there’s a problem with their code, says “Gosh, I found that routine on the Internet. I can’t believe it doesn’t work. Let me post a question to a couple forums and see if I can get it fixed.”
- when asked if they know Java, says “Yeah, I grab stuff from Javascript.com all the time. I can do Java.”
- can’t write a batch file/shell script on their primary OS
- gets a blank look on their face when you mention that they might want to break their 3,000 line main routine into multiple functions or methods
- has never accidentally crashed another program with their code
- continues to crash other programs with their code
- doesn’t own any programming books other than software manuals
- has any computer book that ends in the words “for Dummies” visible on their bookshelf
- doesn’t know what “RTFM” means
- doesn’t understand this list