Why are we making a special case for software developers, on points we would agree on in other professions?
Let's say you're making a movie, and you're hiring your music composer.
Both candidates have nearly identical CVs/experience/recommandations.
- Candidate 'A' says "I'm only doing this for money, I can't show you any of my work because of NDAs".
- Candidate 'B' says "I spend a lot of time composing in my freetime, here's a link to my soundcloud page".
Which one are you going to hire?
Let's say you're making a movie, and you're hiring your music composer. Both candidates have nearly identical CVs/experience/recommandations. - Candidate 'A' says "I'm only doing this for money, I can't show you any of my work because of NDAs". - Candidate 'B' says "I spend a lot of time composing in my freetime, here's a link to my soundcloud page". Which one are you going to hire?