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This is a ~great~ article on how to what keeps developers happy. What contributes to (or destroys) motivation. Every point had me nodding my head. I've coded, tested, and managed in companies of all sizes and these points ring true.

If you're a developer who wants to understand why you like some jobs better than others, read it.

If you're a manager responsible for keeping developers happy, also read it.

Nine Things Developers Want More Than Money

btw, from a completely different site, The Parable of the Two Programmers was pretty good too!

Enjoy!

Jared