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When the term 'software developers' is used, I agree. When you pick a certain language, I almost always disagree. See, true software developers will work with
by wccrawford 15y ago
When the term 'software developers' is used, I agree. When you pick a certain language, I almost always disagree.
See, true software developers will work with whatever language they have to to do the project correctly. They'll change with the times and constantly upgrade their skillset. Single-language developers will almost always have a hard time finding a job.
- ootachi 15y agoWhile it would be nice if true, few HR departments understand this.
- nirvdrum 15y agoSure, but a language doesn't stop doing a particular job either. While there are certainly better ways to be doing things discovered all the time, software is susceptible to fads just like any other industry. Sticking with something proven isn't always a bad strategy. Especially if it lets you focus on solving a real problem rather than a growing pain.
- wccrawford 15y agoSticking with something proven is one thing. Refusing to use another language is another. Yes, there are fads... But that's how the industry improves as a whole right now. As new fads come and go, we take the best pieces and it drives further fads. Sometimes, we end up with a real gem of a language from it. Sometimes, we just learn a lesson. But as a developer, if you want to find work, you need to be willing to keep up with at least some of the fads and increase your overall skills.