mike_k

I think general assumption is that a high level programming language/tool: 1. protects you from many technical dangers; 2. empowers you to relatively easy implement complex business logic;

But does it also strike back with these downsides: 1. limits your ability to create "novel" or technically non-trivial systems; 2. moves you closer to the business and thus forces you to deal with many levels of management that influence not only "what" you program, but sometimes also "how" you do it;

Having enough experience with high-level stuff I have this stupid idea that going closer to the OS/metal and wisely choosing tools can somehow protect an engineer from politics and provide an environment with more grunted, real, technical constraints.

Anyone did such a switch? Please, let me know how this corresponds with your experience.