The below post is not complete, and not fully developed. I believe there is some sort of connection between dopamine and great developers. But, dopamine may not be the cause, but an effect. In any case, enjoy the post but don't judge the author.
Dopamine is natural chemical produced by the body. Based on medical studies, researchers have discovered that during periods of excitement and satisfaction, dopamine levels in the brain increase. One such study, discussed in the Wall Street Journal, shows that the reason people enjoy shopping is because of the excitement of trying on something new, or experiencing something new. For example, they've found that people tend to buy more things when they shop in a new environment such as another city.
Great developers tend to be people that are constantly searching for new challenges. They are in a constant pursuit of the known. Give a great developer a non-trivial project, and ask them what they think of it. A great developer will tell you that the project is fun and interesting, a bad developer will complain that the project is hard. Give a great developer a simple project that they've already mastered, and ask them what they think of it. A great developer will complain of boredom, and the lameness of the project. A bad developer will seem happy to have received an easy task.
So, where does dopamine come in? I am thinking that the reason great developers are in a constant pursuit of the known is because the pursuit is exciting; pursing the unknown gives them pleasure. It's the excitement of the chase. Once the chase is over, the excitement is over, the dopamine level decreases, and the developer becomes sad and bored until the next challenge.
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