i think you need to understand more about modern software infrastructure [0]
[0] https://www.fordfoundation.org/learning/library/research-rep...
I'm focusing on the following premise;
> if you require money to do something, you usually have no chance of being as good as the folks that do it for the pleasure
Not only do I think professional have a chance to be as good as amateurs, but the elite professionals are on average better than the elite amateurs.
I do think that we would be better off if more elite amateurs became elite professionals.
should i repeat my comment and link the free document i doubt you read, again? modern software infrastructure runs on "folks that do it for the pleasure"
I did read it and I agree with the sentiment, but disagree that professionals have no chance to reach the level of amateurs.
Modern software infrastructure also relies on a lot of professionals.