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jake2007
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my iq is 107 according to that ravens test. is that high enough to be a successful computer programmer?
Am i smart enough to be a computer programmer?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the question of whether an individual's IQ is a determining factor for success in computer programming. Participants explore various perspectives on intelligence, the relevance of IQ scores, and the importance of effort and practice in learning programming skills.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant questions if an IQ of 107 is sufficient for success in programming.
- Another participant suggests that intelligence is not necessarily linked to success, citing extreme cases of smart individuals facing personal struggles.
- Some participants argue that IQ scores are not important and emphasize that anyone can learn programming with dedication and practice.
- A humorous suggestion is made about hacking into the CIA as a measure of skill, further downplaying the significance of IQ.
- A programming snippet is shared to humorously suggest that the act of wanting to know if one is smart enough is itself an indicator of capability.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the relevance of IQ to programming success, with multiple competing views on the importance of intelligence versus effort and practice.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes informal and humorous remarks that may not contribute to a serious analysis of the topic. There are also varying assumptions about what constitutes "success" in programming.
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physicscrap
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The smart people actually kill themselves. That's how I know I ain't so smart.
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Integral
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Never happen! You need at leate a 108. 
Don't worry about your IQ. That is just a measure of your ability to take IQ tests. If you want to learn programing get a compiler for some language (Doesn't really matter which) and start programming.
Don't worry about your IQ. That is just a measure of your ability to take IQ tests. If you want to learn programing get a compiler for some language (Doesn't really matter which) and start programming.
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Math Jeans
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Your IQ is not important! With enough work, anyone can hack into the CIA!
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Mallignamius
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Math Jeans said:
I hear that's a good way of getting a job there.
After, of course, serving a few years in the state pen...
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Math Jeans
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Mallignamius said:
Not if your good enough
. SSHHHHHH.I keep getting the feeling that I will get shot if I keep about this
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Confused
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...she did it !
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dashkin111
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This will tell if if your smart enough:
Code:
#include <iostream>
#include <string>
using std::cin;
using std::cout;
int main(){
string a = "Yes";
string b = "No";
char dummy;
cout << "Do you want to know if you're smart enough to be a programmer?\n";
cin >> dummy;
cout << "Well, " << a <<" you are. Even if you did input something into a variable called dummy.\n";
return 0;
}