This is a submission for the 2025 New Year Writing challenge: Retro’ing and Debugging 2024.
Reflecting on 2024, I finally confronted my JavaScript fears. For a long time, its many flavors felt like a maze with too many twists and turns. Then came TypeScript, illuminating the path. Suddenly, working with ReactJS + TypeScript was like fitting together the perfect puzzle pieces. This revelation also propelled me into Android development, where Jetpack Compose made perfect sense, thanks to my newfound understanding of React components.
Achievements:
- Mastering TypeScript: Embracing TypeScript brought clarity and structure to my JavaScript projects.
- Expanding to Android Development: Leveraging my React knowledge, I dove into Jetpack Compose and Android development.
- Tackling Procrastination: The biggest bug I squashed this year was procrastination, which unlocked a world of possibilities.
Lessons Learned:
- Embracing New Languages: TypeScript showed me the power of typed languages and their ability to enhance code quality.
- Cross-Platform Development: Understanding React components helped in grasping Jetpack Compose, highlighting the value of transferable skills.
Challenges Faced:
- Overcoming Procrastination: Realizing that procrastination was holding me back and finding ways to tackle it.
- Navigating JavaScript's Ecosystem: Initially, the various flavors of JavaScript felt overwhelming, but TypeScript provided much-needed structure.
Compiling 2025
Looking ahead to 2025, my primary goal is to keep procrastination at bay and continue expanding my skills.
New Skills to Learn:
- Deepening TypeScript Knowledge: I plan to become even more proficient in TypeScript and explore its advanced features.
- Android Development: Further developing my skills in Android, specifically focusing on Jetpack Compose.
- Learning Rust: Exploring Rust for its performance and safety features, and adding it to my tech stack.
Side Projects to Pursue:
- Building Cross-Platform Apps: Creating projects that leverage both my web and mobile development skills.
- Open Source Contributions: Contributing to open-source projects, especially those using TypeScript, React, or Rust.
Career Aspirations:
- Leadership Roles: Aiming to take on more leadership roles within my team, guiding projects and mentoring junior developers.
- Continuous Learning: Maintaining a habit of continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends and technologies.
Predicting 2025
As I look ahead, 2025 promises to be an exciting year in tech. Here are my predictions:
Trend Analysis:
- Rise of Rust: Rust will gain more traction due to its performance and safety features, becoming a go-to language for systems programming.
- WebAssembly (Wasm): The adoption of WebAssembly will grow, allowing developers to run code at near-native speed in the browser. This will open up new possibilities for web development.
Specific Tools and Technologies:
- MLOps: The integration of machine learning operations will bridge the gap between model creation and deployment, making AI more accessible and manageable.
- Serverless Architecture: Serverless will continue to simplify scalability and reduce infrastructure management, becoming a staple in modern development practices.
- AI-Enhanced Developer Tools: Expect more AI integration in developer tools, from code auto-completion to intelligent debugging, making our lives easier and our code better.
Personal Feelings About the Predictions:
I’m particularly excited about the potential of WebAssembly and Rust. These technologies could revolutionize how we think about performance and safety in both web and systems development.
The continued growth of AI in developer tools is something to watch. It's fascinating to see how AI can enhance productivity and streamline the development process.
2025 is shaping up to be a year of innovation and growth. Here's to fewer bugs, less procrastination, and more breakthroughs! 🚀
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