[svnt]

Bringing in No True Scotsman doesn’t save the argument.

These people were exceptional outcomes, where luck and hubris met sufficient competency. You cannot argue the general case from exceptions.

[jonathanrmumm]

If we view the person we are looking to hire as a "junior dev", a "junior dev" is what you will get. But if you seek a young, competent software dev—one you might find.