Brilliant Programmer vs. Excellent Communicator: Which Coding Mentor Would You Choose?

Ben Halpern - May 24 '23 - - Dev Community

Choosing a coding mentor is a crucial decision for any aspiring programmer. What if you had to make a trade-off between a mentor who possesses exceptional programming skills but struggles with communication and a mentor who excels in conveying ideas but has average programming abilities? It's a dilemma many experienced coders have faced.

Which type of mentor would you prefer and why?

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