Stepping outside
Not long ago, I was chatting with a senior engineering manager. During our conversation, I mentioned how I built an extension for VS Code. To my surprise, they had never heard of VS Code before.
In the development world, VS Code is one of the most widely used code editors. But this made me realize: even experienced professionals can sometimes get stuck in their own bubble. In this case, the manager likely hadn't coded in years and was mostly familiar with Android Studio from their Android background.
The takeaway? No matter how experienced we are, it's important to stay curious and aware of what's happening outside our immediate domain. Whether it's new tools, programming languages, or emerging trends, being open to learning keeps us sharp and relevant.
I've noticed this in other areas too—backend engineers hesitant to try frontend work, or designers hesitant to code. But stepping out of our comfort zones is how we grow.
Recently, I started learning Rust. It's been challenging, but also incredibly rewarding to explore something outside my usual space.
