#1 Biggest Regret as a Software Engineer

In my life, I try to avoid regret as much as I can, but there is one regret that I have that I think is common for many developers. In this video, I cover how I avoid falling into the same trap.
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[@matahariramadhan]

I think this gonna open up many developers mind... Great job

[@alexhyettdev]

Thanks Matahari! Yes it is common trap many developers get stuck in.

[@hmd2372]

So the lesson here is always learn new technologies & tools and develope ur experience so then u can get a higher ur value in job market

[@alexhyettdev]

Yep and don't stay at one job too long if you aren't learning anything. A lot of companies want to see that you have used a particular technology in production and not just on personal projects.

[@surendhar9078]

Really helpful for me as a newb🤗

[@alexhyettdev]

That’s great, I am really glad it was useful for you. 👍

[@sai_yerni_akhil]

Great video Alex! But are companies ready to hire people? Currently I'm working on React and Frontend and have 2yrs of exp. If I want to switch to some backend / DevOps related role with some related hobby projects on my resume, will companies choose me or the other developer who had already spent his last 4 yrs doing Backend/DevOps?

[@alexhyettdev]

If you want switch specialty from frontend to backend then it can be tricky. If your company will let you switch roles that is usually the better option. I have known one person to make the switch but he had to take a pay cut for a year while he gained experience.