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Because APIs and languages change every few years. Concepts and foundations don't. If I move to a company using a new language, I am good enough to pick it up b

Because APIs and languages change every few years. Concepts and foundations don't. If I move to a company using a new language, I am good enough to pick it up because the design of my sofware is more about the data structures and their interactions.

arvinsim 8y ago
The reality is that the majority of companies do hire on the basis of APIs, languages and frameworks.
- fatjokes 8y ago
  Sure. But that's not foundational. That's just a job.