Well, sure, but remember - a fad isn't a fad because of itself, but because of crowd response. Python is a solid technology, and is most definitely here to stay, but it made my list of bygone fads.
Honestly, I could have also included Object Oriented Programming, Test Driven Development, and Agile Methodology as well - they all also classify as fads in how they were hype-adopted. Blockchain and AI will no doubt continue to be important, but that doesn't mean they're not fads.
Okay I'm going by the definition of a fad as being "short-lived" rather than just "over-hyped". Regardless, thanks for the article it was a good read.:)
That's actually the funny thing I discovered about the word "fad" in terms of definition - it doesn't necessarily imply the thing in question is short-lived.
fad (n) a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal [Merriam-Webster]
Outside of programming, look at the Beanie Babies fad. They may have considerably faded in terms of hype, but TY still makes a TON of money from selling them.
Honestly though, I don't think AI and blockchain will fade, or even slow down in the long term. AI will eventually be building software and taking our jobs, while steering our cars, babysitting our kids and even giving us life advice as personal assistants. :/
And Blockchain is the backbone of IOT, not to mention finance and eventually governance. It's only a matter of time until the tech catches up to the promise. But until then we'll have to deal with misinformed CTO's making bad decisions, and ICOs making bank off people's false hopes.
Well, sure, but remember - a fad isn't a fad because of itself, but because of crowd response. Python is a solid technology, and is most definitely here to stay, but it made my list of bygone fads.
Honestly, I could have also included Object Oriented Programming, Test Driven Development, and Agile Methodology as well - they all also classify as fads in how they were hype-adopted. Blockchain and AI will no doubt continue to be important, but that doesn't mean they're not fads.
Okay I'm going by the definition of a fad as being "short-lived" rather than just "over-hyped". Regardless, thanks for the article it was a good read.:)
That's actually the funny thing I discovered about the word "fad" in terms of definition - it doesn't necessarily imply the thing in question is short-lived.
Outside of programming, look at the Beanie Babies fad. They may have considerably faded in terms of hype, but TY still makes a TON of money from selling them.
Lol beanie babies were my jam one school year.
Honestly though, I don't think AI and blockchain will fade, or even slow down in the long term. AI will eventually be building software and taking our jobs, while steering our cars, babysitting our kids and even giving us life advice as personal assistants. :/
And Blockchain is the backbone of IOT, not to mention finance and eventually governance. It's only a matter of time until the tech catches up to the promise. But until then we'll have to deal with misinformed CTO's making bad decisions, and ICOs making bank off people's false hopes.
Beanie babies are still my jam :)