Jan-09-2019, 05:34 AM
I've been at it for 50 years. I can tell you this as a fact.
Everything in the software world changes. After 50 years, I learn at a rate that is much faster than it was back in the 60's and 70's, (but unfortunately don't retain for as long as I used to) but the point is, you never stop learning, and to me at least, that's one of the beautiful things about software engineering.
I am hoping to still be doing this in 20 years, although I expect not at the same pace. I remember saying the same thing 20 years ago, and that seems like yesterday. I am excited for the future, and love seeing new technology.
I find great pleasure in reading about almost any science, and a novel or two in between, and I don't restrict myself to new books, I enjoy going back and reading books I missed when they were in print. My advice is that if it's something that interests you, even if it has no practical value, you should read it.
Everything in the software world changes. After 50 years, I learn at a rate that is much faster than it was back in the 60's and 70's, (but unfortunately don't retain for as long as I used to) but the point is, you never stop learning, and to me at least, that's one of the beautiful things about software engineering.
I am hoping to still be doing this in 20 years, although I expect not at the same pace. I remember saying the same thing 20 years ago, and that seems like yesterday. I am excited for the future, and love seeing new technology.
I find great pleasure in reading about almost any science, and a novel or two in between, and I don't restrict myself to new books, I enjoy going back and reading books I missed when they were in print. My advice is that if it's something that interests you, even if it has no practical value, you should read it.