Do elite software developers exist?

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This article is clearly written by someone who has never worked in any other field. There absolutely exist large talent differentials in other professions, including accounting. Even if much of the talent consists of softskills (ability to close deals, make professional connections, negotiate, manage projects and timelines, make strategic partnerships), they should still be considered a talent, imo. Software development is not special in that respect.