I realize four search results isn't enough to completely debunk the author's statement, but in my experience programmers love to talk about programming languages. If you start a conversation about an interesting new language, more often than not people will want to give their input.
Programmers also love to talk about their ideal working environment. Things like office chairs, keyboards, monitors and office perks are important to them because the majority of their time is spent at work.
A quick search pulls up results that would contradict that statement.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7436401
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10901054
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8735892
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10177716
I realize four search results isn't enough to completely debunk the author's statement, but in my experience programmers love to talk about programming languages. If you start a conversation about an interesting new language, more often than not people will want to give their input.
Programmers also love to talk about their ideal working environment. Things like office chairs, keyboards, monitors and office perks are important to them because the majority of their time is spent at work.