What IQ do I need to be a programmer?
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What IQ do I need to be a programmer?
In 2002 Robert M Hauser published a paper titled “Meritocracy, Cognitive Ability, and the Sources of Occupational Success” where a survey also revealed that programmers range from an IQ of 95-128 with the majority being above average but none from his survey having genius-level IQ score (140+).
Does coding improve IQ?
Coding and programming has become a much-needed skill and it helps the brain develop as well. Coding exercises can activate the brain’s learning centres. It can improve our memory, problem-solving skills and cognitive skills as well.
What is the average IQ of a computer science major?
128.5
Since they’re all so incredibly different, the various types of occupation often don’t get compared to one another. Until now (cue suspenseful music interlude )….Engineer vs engineer: Who has the higher IQ?
| Average IQ | Profession |
|---|---|
| 128.5 | Computer Science |
| 128 | Economics |
| 127.5 | Chemical engineering |
| 127 | Material Science |
Do you need good IQ to be a competent programmer?
Yes, you do need good IQ to be a competent programmer, despite what the techie populists say. Ideally, you should be able to solve programming problems on a whiteboard, without the help of intellisense, libraries, frameworks and automation tools.
Can anyone become a good programmer?
Anyone can become a programmer. Not everyone can become a GOOD programmer, or even a competent one. Even fewer can become an exceptional programmer. It’s not just practice. I’ve put far more than the 10,000 hours required to master a skill into learning to play Guitar, but I still suck.
What is the average IQ of a C++ programmer?
The IQ range was from about 120 to 150+ (IQ tests get inaccurate at high scores), with permanent staff tending to be at the low end and contractors (and particularly C++ programmers, I’m pleased to say) being at the high end.
Do programmers self-assess their IQs?
The HR department soon realised that the whole concept of self-assessment for programmers was pretty lethal (we also wasted a lot of time mailing them about technical errors in the the programming tests) but in the meantime we managed to produce a profile of the IQs of a hundred or so techies.