Re:Ask HN: Getting tired of complexity in web development
by plugin-baby on Saturday October 08, 2022 @03:42PM
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I’ve observed the opposite - less experienced devs tend to want to use more complicated and extensive/invasive tech, without understanding if it’s appropriate or what its limitations are.
Re:Ask HN: Getting tired of complexity in web development
by Chris_Newton on Saturday October 08, 2022 @07:55PM
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I concur. The best people often produce the simplest solutions. Or perhaps more accurately, they often produce solutions that correctly implement the essential complexity but with little accidental complexity added.
A few answers already but let me add one: Complex technologies favour seniors who are capable of understanding the complexity, over juniors who might struggle more. And it's seniors who make the decisions on what technology to use, so I think it's "rational" if they (even subconsciously) make choices which benefit them. They don't want to get replaced by cheaper juniors.