Unveiling the F5Build Journey: An Opinionated Take from a .NET Engineer
Crafting efficient solutions, without adding complexity just to look smart.
After spending 13 years in software development, one thing stands out to me: the constant learning. As a software engineer, you pick up new things every day—sometimes because you need to finish a task, sometimes out of sheer curiosity. The tech world has changed a lot in the past decade, and how we develop software now is worlds apart from how we did it 10 years ago.
But here's the thing: no matter the language, platform, or tools we use, there's a word that often gets overlooked in our field. That word is "pragmatic." You might have heard of a book called "The Pragmatic Programmer," and there's a reason it's still relevant after 20 years. Engineers like the book, but it seems we forget to put the pragmatic concept it teaches into practice. Let's take a quick look at what "pragmatic" means.
Pragmatic: Being pragmatic in software engineering means being practical and realistic. It suggests that the engineer prioritizes practical solutions over theoretical ones. Pragmatic engineers focus on what works in the given context rather than adhering strictly to theoretical ideals.
My consistent encounter with this situation is likely the primary foundation of our newsletter's motto: Crafting efficient solutions, without adding complexity just to look smart. Here’s a 2-minute video where I dissect this motto, allowing you to understand its essence!
In summary, this motto describes a software engineer who values practical and efficient approaches to software development, while avoiding unnecessary complexity, or the pursuit of just “looking good”. It reflects a commitment to delivering solutions that meet the real needs of the project without unnecessary embellishments.
Stay .NET!
Samuel Otero
www.f5build.com