PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket A plea for boring tech with Jason Lengstorf
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Aug 24, 2023 Jason Lengstorf, a big fan of boring tech, shares what he's learned as a developer. They discuss the importance of sustainable growth in web development and avoiding the tech industry's obsession with new technologies. They also highlight the significance of boring tech for a product's success and share insights on IBM's shift to microservices and headless architecture with GraphQL.
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Web Dev Is Not a Trend
- Web development is a long-term profession, not a series of fleeting trends.
- Embracing stable, proven technologies fosters sustainable growth and less burnout.
No Superior Developer Tool
- Tool choice in development is about suitability, not superiority.
- Comparing tools like PHP or JavaScript is like debating hammer versus screwdriver; each has its purpose.
Rebuilding WordPress Mistake
- Jason Lengstorf tried building his own CMS to fix flaws in WordPress early in his career.
- He realized he was rebuilding WordPress with fewer resources and chose to master WordPress instead for client needs.