[mkramlich]

I'd argue just the opposite. Especially in today's world. "Getting Something Out" is very easy. I can come up with a project idea tonight, start coding, then publish the code within an hour. Then iterate (or not) to my heart's content. Granted, it's harder with a group. But still, it's always easy to publish shit code. Non-shit is a little harder, but also easier to do with experience and talent.

Now growing it over time, standing up to public scrutiny, hardening, balancing, monetizing -- those are much harder problems. Getting code out? Not really, in my opinion.