software developers

 There are four grades of software developers.

Wannabe - These are not very good. They might be ok as a test engineer, or maybe not.

The best - These are ok. They usually have a trick or two they pull out and parade around to demonstrate their genius. 

The best of the best - very good. They have solid skills and are widely read. They are rarely defeated. They are battle hardened and combat ready.

The best of the best of the best - the real deal.