Things don't change

Why Do Some Technologies Stay While Others Vanish? Meet the Lindy Effect!

Ever wondered why some technologies stick around for ages while others fade away? That’s where the Lindy Effect comes into play! This cool concept helps explain why tools like C# and SQL might still be going strong when today’s developers are ready to retire.

The Lindy Effect is all about longevity. It says that the longer something has been around, the longer it’s likely to stay. Sounds simple, right? Think of it like this: if a technology has been useful for decades, chances are it’ll stay relevant for decades more.

Fun fact: this idea got its name from Lindy’s Deli in New York City. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, in his book The Black Swan, popularized it as a way to measure how long ideas, technologies, or even cultures might last.

So, next time you work with something “old” like SQL, remember—it’s probably not going anywhere anytime soon. Thanks, Lindy Effect, for reminding us that sometimes, old is gold!

So, which fundamentals do you learn? Here are some:

• Algorithms

• Data

• Clean Code

• SOLID Principles

• OO Programming

• Design Patterns

• Distributed Computing

• System Design

• And more.

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