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Re:Deno in 2023 by smokel on Monday February 05, 2024 @06:05AM (#39259812)
This does indeed sound silly. If people were to use proper arguments to select technology, we wouldn't be in this mess in the first place. Unfortunately, most of us are more susceptible towards aesthetics, novelty, and admiration of self-proclaimed software gurus. Thanks for being open about this and sharing.

It would have been nice if I had realized this aspect of technological evolution earlier in my career. I might have spent more time learning about marketing than about the actual technology.

Re:Deno in 2023 by ffsm8 on Monday February 05, 2024 @06:37AM (#39260096)
> If people were to use proper arguments to select technology, we wouldn't be in this mess in the first place.

The ultimate killer argument is always "does it improve my CV?"

CV driven development is usually the reason for questionable technology choices

Re:Deno in 2023 by MadSudaca on Monday February 05, 2024 @09:07AM (#39261323)
No worries, it's never too late to learn important truths about human nature!
Re:Deno in 2023 by Kinrany on Monday February 05, 2024 @11:14AM (#39262744)
Novelty is good. Not every new thing is an improvement, but every improvement is a new thing.