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Developers have a finite useful lifespan and they need to pick their portfolio of techologies wisely if their journey is not going to be an anxious random walk
by nologic01 3y ago
Developers have a finite useful lifespan and they need to pick their portfolio of techologies wisely if their journey is not going to be an anxious random walk chasing the latest fad.
You cant only pick "winners" but you almost need to develop a sixth sense for what will be a valuable and long term addition to your finite toolbox.
Looking at tech attributes is just the start. business and community context, complementarity with other pieces etc are all the subtle factors that may help avoid wasting energy in short lived pursuits.
- somsak2 3y agoI don't think it's subtle at all. Pick existing popular technologies / frameworks. If you like to gamble a bit, pick those that you see growing quickly. Invest time in learning new stuff (ideally, on an employer's dime) throughout your career. If you don't care about being on the 'bleeding edge', you really don't have to think about it too hard and you'll have plenty of job opportunities.
- nologic01 3y agoHmm, lets put that approach to the test? Is flutter 'popular'? There are other popular alternatives for mobile apps. Is one or two years being "the most loved" on surveys sufficient to decide its "growing quickly"?