The Myth of the 10x Engineer: Teamwork Trumps Individual Heroism

This article debunks the myth of the "10x engineer," arguing that a single metric for measuring engineer productivity is misleading and ignores the importance of teamwork. The author points out that software development isn't a stage for individual heroes; the overall efficiency of the team is key. High-performing engineering organizations should enable even ordinary engineers to create significant value and cultivate more excellent engineers through good system design and team culture, rather than over-relying on so-called "geniuses."