Why must all software developers be able to operate in all domains? What other industry has a requirement such as this?
There's more than enough work out there, why must a web dev know or care how to twiddle bits, or vice versa?
There's more than enough work out there, why must a web dev know or care how to twiddle bits, or vice versa?
We don't code, we don't write code... we solve problems with code... there's why.
And if you're not eager to learn all of these... you should think about a change in careers
Problem 2: My network card firmware stops acknowledging commands from the driver after 3 days of high utiliization.
If you think you would assign the same person to "solve these problems with code", you're being silly. People specialize and gain expertise in their areas. Use the right tool for the job.
Honestly it's almost a requirement to be able to adapt to other languages or at least read and understand what it does.
Not that they couldn't, but why would you?