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The Web development skills crisis
- gaius 18y agoExperienced systems programmers will tell you that computer languages really are all the same, and that learning Python is trivial if you already know Blub. No, I don't think we would tell you that...
- neovive 18y agoI think web development is comparable to most other service industries. The core concepts change very slowly over time, but the tools and technologies used for implementation evolve much more rapidly and practitioners must keep pace with "relevant" changes (ignoring the noise, of course). Here are some examples: 1) Auto Repair: The fundamental elements of a car (wheels, engine, pedals, brakes) change very little over time. However, the implementation or these elements changes rapidly. 2) Medicine: The fundamentals of biology don't change often, but advances in medical devices requires additional training. 3) Construction: Once you get past hammers, nails, and the basics; the tools and materials change often. You also need to be aware of new building codes and regulations. 4) Accounting: New accounting rules and regulations are passed each year and require additional training. There are probably many more good examples as well. The key point being that those who are passionate about their particular field will be motivated to continue learning -- leveraging their experience to remain successful.