Comment by Shengster

It seems the general consensus is that a great programmer can write better quality code in less time than others.

This requires a high level of aptitude and experience (which comes with practice).

However, I feel the ability to write quality code quickly is just one facet of a great programmer's skillset.

Often overlooked is the ability to communicate and collaborate with others effectively--which is just as important.

With complex projects, I oftentimes find that the solution to my problems has already been solved. Sometimes the best code is no code at all.