[andreareina]

Speed, readability, function are independent axes of performance and what you prioritize (after reaching some minimum) depends on your current needs. JPL and a consultancy delivering line of business apps are going to want different people.

[fedd]

Thanks! And what's JPL? Do you mean NASA?

[AnimalMuppet]

JPL is Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. They are a part of NASA, but are a distinct sub-entity.

[afarrell]

Having done consulting for JPL, they do also need people producing line-of-business apps.

But not every role within JPL needs the same approach.