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Re:Ask HN: How do old (30plus) software engineers remain exc... by andrecp11 on Sunday March 28, 2021 @09:35PM (#26616808)
I'm excited about the things I can build with software, not so much about software itself. All the problems we can solve with OSS tools.. is truly amazing!

If a new database comes and is better than postgres, I might switch to it in a couple of years, but, I wouldn't want to be working in a new database. Software for software sakes doesn't motivate me too much.

Solving problems for the film industry with visual effects does motivate me a lot. I love seeing the end product and being part of it by making the studio and artists more efficient! That I can do it by using my tech skills is awesome.

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