Making a career as a programmer is much harder than just being one. A specific mindset, the ability to think abstractly, or developed logic are not enough; the main thing is to realize that work is not only a way of making money. Not many people meet all the conditions, and it is this minority that will be discussed.

This is a collection of frank conversations with famous programmers, system administrators and other IT specialists. The characters in the book profess different views, belong to different social groups, can handle millions of dollars, be heroes of glamorous parties or simple office programmers. These people are united by the ability to use their dedication, passion and love for the profession as a lever that allows them to achieve fundamentally new heights in the development of themselves and their business.

We tried to find the brightest “stars” of the computer and network subculture and convey to you have as many diverse opinions as possible, so that the reader, no matter what his personal tastes may be, does not get bored in this motley kaleidoscope of characters.