Beyond the '10x Engineer' Myth: Building Great Teams, Not Superstars

This article debunks the '10x engineer' myth, arguing that single metrics for measuring engineer productivity are unreliable and that teams, not individuals, are key to software delivery. The author advocates for building systems that empower average engineers to achieve peak performance. This involves shortening release cycles, simplifying rollback processes, emphasizing observability, investing in internal tooling, and fostering an inclusive team culture. The ultimate goal is to boost overall team efficiency rather than relying on individual heroes, thus enabling sustainable business growth.