rlawson

Like most devs I have a couple high level languages (Java/Python/PHP) but my low level language was always C/C++. However after 25 years I was still shooting myself in the foot on the regular. I evaluate Go, Rust and fpc. I'm too dumb for Rust, Go's was close but lack of exceptions and classes made it not for me. Fpc hit the sweet spot. The syntax is a little clunky but I have classes when I need them, exception handling, memory management - both auto and manual and cross platform support. Plus I can fit in my head - unlike C++

I lived through the internet transition where suddenly every company had to have a website, then again the same with mobile apps. I am busy currently writing agent tools to allow llms to have access to my company's internal data/processes. I feel like soon every company will realize they want agent tools specific to their business and much like the previous booms it will go from cutting edge to must have. Thoughts?

I have been working with flutter and have come to really like Dart. I'm primarily a Java dev and to me Dart feels like a lighter Java with better dev experience. I am considering using it in other areas - command line projects, webapps - basically places I would have used Java, Python or Go. What are pros/cons people have found in using Dart outside of the flutter ecosystem?

I was reflecting on the tough job market and feeling bad for all the folks experiencing a layoff - not to mention worrying what may be in my own future given industry trends.

Having gone through a few myself and also having had to lay people off made me wonder yet again how best to minimize the pain.

I remember laying off a senior developer when I was in my early 30's and a new manager. I was up the entire night before worrying and threw up on my way to the office. He was a pro though and not his first rodeo and his quiet dignity always stuck with me. He immediately moved on to the concrete details of severance, insurance, reference, etc.

Maybe that's the best we can do?

I am attracted to the simplicity of Lua vs the increasing complexity of Python but I really miss the speed of development of Django. What would be the closest Lua equivalent? I like Orbit and Sailor but they don't seem to be maintained. Openresty is super powerful but is hard for me to grasp all the pieces - it seems not as integrated/documented as Django. Any thoughts?