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5 Things I've Learned in 20 Years of Programming - DaedTech

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This year, I’ve become increasingly acquainted with the DEV platform. It’s a refreshingly positive oasis in the large sea of angry Reddit commenters and “well actually” connoisseurs that is the broader software world. One interesting facet of this community is that it seems pretty beginner-heavy. I regularly see posts written by and for industry newbies. And by newbies, I mean folks that are aspiring programmers, in bootcamps, looking for entry level work or in roles with the unfortunate “junior” qualifier. I find this enjoyable. Relative newbies are generally enthusiastic and excited about the industry. And that excitement is infectious. But it also makes me feel my industry greybeard status. I think of what I remember Bob Martin saying on a podcast or in a talk or something. The demand for programmers has grown so dramatically over the last 4-5 decades that the number of programmers is always doubling every five years. As a result, a programmer with 5 years of experienced has m

This year, I’ve become increasingly acquainted with the DEV platform . It’s a refreshingly positive oasis in the large sea of angry Reddit commenters and “well actually” connoisseurs that is the broader software world. One interesting facet of this community is that it seems pretty beginner-heavy. I regularly see posts written by and for industry newbies. And by newbies, I mean folks that are aspiring programmers, in bootcamps, looking for entry level work or in roles with the unfortunate “junior” qualifier . I find this enjoyable. Relative newbies are generally enthusiastic and excited about

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