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Discussion on: I'm too old to be here ?

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Michael Tharrington • Edited

I think you're never too old to start.

And consider this, the rate of change in technology happens so quickly that there are always new things coming out. New programming languages, new frameworks, new methods of thinking, ways of working, etc. ... with all these new things coming out that means that lots of folks are new. There are devs that spend lots of time really specializing in something, but stepping outside that specialization, they still have to learn new things too, so I'd argue that even experienced folks commonly have this feeling of newness too.

I imagine it's very difficult trying to absorb so much information when you're new... the breadth and depth of things to learn is far and wide. Don't get too down on yourself and know that imposter syndrome is a common feeling... just look at all these posts on the topic!.

I bet you have a whole lot to offer and new perspective to bring to the table. Don't count yourself out, you are absolutely not too old to be here. You are very welcome in this community!