I wonder if Resume Driven Development is a reaction rather than a cause. For instance, you see companies laying off everyone and pushing bad products, so you de

I wonder if Resume Driven Development is a reaction rather than a cause. For instance, you see companies laying off everyone and pushing bad products, so you decide "I might as well use some cool new tools and make myself employable". I think many folks would focus more on their job instead of cool new tooling if their job gave them meaning.