[unclekev]

> ...companies still use it ?

Yep, Currently working for an absolute horror show of an employer who proudly uses stack ranking during yearly and half yearly reviews.

Cant wait to move on from this place.

[calvinmorrison]

Just move somewhere people are incompetent and you'll be safe and the best programmmer. Unfortunately when you hit a new crossroad, you'll need to reach out to outside peers to get moving in the right direction and spend a lot more time on self study.