NEW DELHI: Elon Musk has issued a global call to talented software engineers to join his ambitious project of creating an “everything app.”
In a post on X, Musk encouraged “hardcore software engineers” to share their best work by emailing code@x.com.
He emphasized that traditional qualifications, like degrees or past affiliations with prestigious companies, are not a priority. Instead, he stressed the importance of exceptional coding skills.
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“If you’re a hardcore software engineer and want to build the everything app, please join us by sending your best work to code@x.com. We don’t care where you went to school or whether you worked at a big-name company. Just show us your code,” Musk wrote on X.
Musk’s approach reflects his belief in skill-based hiring over traditional academic credentials. He has often voiced his preference for practical problem-solving abilities over rote learning.
Back in 2014, he sparked debate by stating that a degree is “not necessary” to work at Tesla if candidates can demonstrate exceptional skills.
What is an Everything App?
An “everything app,” or super app, is a multifunctional mobile application that combines services like messaging, social networking, e-commerce, and peer-to-peer payments, all in one platform.
Often compared to a Swiss army knife, this type of app is widely popular in Asia, where mobile devices are the primary way people access the internet.
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In China, apps like WeChat dominate, offering users a single platform for daily needs. In a 2022 Q&A with Twitter employees, Musk highlighted the lack of a similar super app outside of Asia.
He pointed out that WeChat is an essential part of life in China and expressed his vision to create a global equivalent.