Recently, I came across this question on Threads: “As a developer, if you want to impress me, you should _____”. And it triggered me to think, what...
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This was an insightful read, Alexander. I'm with ya!
I feel like occasionally a dev might get caught up trying to become the best developer possible, as in the most technically knowledgeable or up-to-date on the latest tools/methods of doing things/etc., but you're right that it's equally valuable (perhaps more) for devs to work on improving their understanding of the business that they're in. This way they can find and suggest solutions + have more knowledge to inform the work that they're doing.
Thanks, Michael! Yes, at the very end, it's all about purpose and the final goal. What are we doing—laying bricks, building walls, or building a cathedral? A developer can be very good and might really enjoy laying bricks, but the best inspiration comes when there is a cathedral behind it all.