[dfwgator]

Programmers only spend about 10% of their total time actually programming, there is a lot more to the job than just slinging code. Good environments for coding involve having the programmers wearing several hats, gathering business requirements, doing upfront design and analysis, it is here where the value comes in, not in the ability to sling code in there. It is here where the American programmer shines over the offshore coders. In fact, if the company wishes to save money, they should can the business analysts and instead employ good programmers who also understand the business and have good soft skills. Over the long run, they will save a hell of a lot more money.

[Drango]

Programmers only spend about 10% of their total time actually programming

Yeah, well playing with themselves the other 90% of the time doesn't help productivity... sorry :-)