How to attract and retain great developers:

Pay well
Use modern tech
Offer flexible hours
Provide fast laptops
Support remote work
Treat people with respect
Solve meaningful problems

You don't need ping pong, game consoles, or beer taps.

Perhaps it's just me, but when I see a company that offers ping pong, game consoles, or beer taps, I see a subtle underlying message:

"We expect you to work long hours."

Oh, and I would like to edit one point in the original tweet. I’d replace:

- Provide fast laptops

with

- Let developers pick their own laptop, peripherals, desk, and chair

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