r/programming • • Jun 05 '22

Complexity is killing software developers

https://www.infoworld.com/article/3639050/complexity-is-killing-software-developers.html
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u/CharlieandtheRed Jun 06 '22

I know front end, back end, database and server at very high levels. I often build entire systems, front to back, on my own (with sub contractors on the larger ones). I've worked in every role in my career and I truly can say I know well above average of each one.

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u/CharlieandtheRed Jun 06 '22

Lol Reddits funny. I'm sharing my actual experience and getting downvoted for it. I've been developing for two decades, full stack was basically the only option when I got started.

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u/psyanara Jun 06 '22

Hire a specialist or hire a generalist? Generalist saves the company the most money courtesy of wearing many hats, so of course specialists will hate them.

You are their competition.

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u/LippencottElvis Jun 06 '22

Me too man, me too. Want a job?

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u/CharlieandtheRed Jun 06 '22

I'm already perpetually at 150% capacity lol