Ask HN: Senior SWE, what would you say to today's jr SWE?

by lnalx on 5/14/2023, 9:09:49 AM with 3 comments
The world is moving fast and being a SWE has always been a challenge. With new frameworks, language, AI... we tend to simplify our job and forget about the history or the basics.

As a Senior software engineer, what advice or wise words would you say to a junior?

  • by iefbr14 on 5/14/2023, 9:42:12 AM

    I started in 1975. If I had to live my life again I would chose a profession like carpenter or blacksmith. A profession in which you produce something tactile and durable. It gives more satisfaction and it has a lower chanche of being spoiled by 'progress'