Senior Dev’s

A seasoned developer with 15 years of experience in building enterprise systems has shared his insights on the importance of prioritizing efficiency and stability over adopting the latest technological trends. He recalled a junior developer asking him why he didn't use React and microservices, prompting him to reflect on his approach. The developer argued that software should be built to last, citing examples of companies rewriting stable systems simply to adopt new frameworks, resulting in significant costs and no new functionality. He noted that technologies like PostgreSQL and PHP have been functioning reliably for 25 and 28 years, respectively. The developer emphasized the need for mature technologies, minimal dependencies, and a focus on maintainability, citing his own experience with a system built in 2015 that still functions with minimal maintenance, and a new system that responds in under 100ms and costs 60% less to maintain.