Here's how you can stay competitive in the future by adapting to new programming languages and frameworks.

Embracing change is essential in the technology field. I've been running an IT service company for 12 years, and over time, we've adapted to many new technologies based on market needs. Relying on the same technology long-term used to be viable, but now, with new advancements emerging daily, it's crucial to stay updated with the latest trends and market demands to remain competitive and grow.

Don’t get lost in the tech details, programming languages, and platforms. It all changes so rapidly, you must try and understand the underlying concept. Memorizing methods won’t get you all the way there, find some way to do what you really want using your skills.

Don’t get lost in the tech details, programming languages, and platforms. It all changes so rapidly, you must try and understand the underlying concept. Memorizing methods won’t get you all the way, find some way to do what you really want using your skills.

Be an engineer not just a developer. All the engineers I know love solving problems not just learning how to program. If there is an issue with a build they will work out how to fix scripts, build files, security permissions, etc. End goal is getting your functionality to work not just have a green bar on your IDE. Once you have learnt about 5 languages you see a lot of the same things coming up. There are definitely some out there that are going to have you scratching your head but I don't think I have ever lost anything from learning different languages.

Always pursue the knowledge, as the knowledge is power. Without actively learning and trying new stuff, it is hard to be credible and proficient in the field. Try to have some learning plans, subscribe to newsletters, and keep track of the tech radar. Also, learn from others, try to be open-minded for other ideas that move you from your comfort zone. Daily.

Never stop feeding your curiosity, because knowledge is the ultimate tool. Stagnation breeds mediocrity, so constantly explore and experiment to stay relevant and sharp. Craft a roadmap for your learning journey, tap into industry updates, and stay on top of emerging trends. Embrace diverse perspectives; even ideas that challenge your comfort zone can spark innovation. Remember, consistent progress, no matter how small, leads to impressive results over time.

IT is one of the hardest fields to work on, with continuous change, the only way to stay relevant is to surf the top of the wave. This doesn't mean to explore everything and anything. IMHO this means to explore and act on those things you consider will benefit you in the long and short term. Is a difficult bet, since we say everyday new frameworks or tools that disappear in less than 5 years

Wow this point seems boring! Remember to have fun, if you're like me the best way to learn is through doing something fun or cool. It's not learn to become proficient to apply your skills at work. Find something that will be useful for you and use the technology to achieve it. There are loads of things that will help you that can still be fun e.g. app for your mobile, app for you smartwatch, devops scripts to host your games servers, etc. It will be difficult to continue you learning if you lose your passion.

I'm still in touch with the first recruiter I contacted when moved to England in 2013, we keep in touch about opportunities in both sides, for me to change, for him to grow his client base. Nurturing good relations with people can lead to beautiful surprises.

I would recommend the first part of this versus the other i.e. "areas within application development that excite you". If you try to specialize in areas that align with industry needs you have the risk of chasing the last big thing (like everybody else).

Delivering software is not the only measurement for success. From Martin Fowler to the state of DevOps we have been learning that quality is a crucial factor in our industry, from design pattern to quality gates, using tools and best practices, will not only make our product resilient but will allow us to sleep at night without an alarm waking us up because production is broken.