Ask HN: Who are your (programming) heros/heroines?

I don't really like idolizing developers that much, especially calling them heros - because it puts a big mental divide between you and them, making you think you could never reach their level.

I do however never miss a post from Tom Dale and Yehuda Katz (when they are not ranting about politics), and Patrick McKenzie (when he's not ranting about cryptocurrencies).

Maybe not hero, but I thoroughly enjoy Andy Wingo's writings and talks. Every time I forget that programming is fun, I go to his blog.

He really likes what he does and is a very inspiring individual, and does a lot to bridge the gap between academia and us regular folks.

Zed Shaw, the programming motherfucker.

http://programming-motherfucker.com/

D.J. Bernstein

Seconded: https://cr.yp.to/djb.html

@DHH