� Why I think “Years of Experience” Is One of Tech’s Biggest Lies
We treat years of experience like it’s the ultimate proof of competence. Even junior roles demand 3+ years, as if time alone makes someone skilled. But does it really? 🤔 When I was younger, my aunt h
🔥 Why I think “Years of Experience” Is One of Tech’s Biggest Lies
We treat years of experience like it’s the ultimate proof of competence. Even junior roles demand 3+ years, as if time alone makes someone skilled. But does it really? 🤔
When I was younger, my aunt had been driving for six years — yet she struggled with basic manoeuvres. I started driving years later and within just one year, I could confidently do things she still found difficult. That’s when I realized something important: time spent ≠ growth achieved.
The same is true in tech. Someone with six years may have repeated the same tasks, while another person with two or three focused, challenging, learning-intensive years might have built more, solved more, and grown more. It’s not the years that matter — it’s the intentional learning inside those years. 🚀
I’m not dismissing experience; I respect the value of long-term practice. But I do believe (in rare cases) someone with fewer years can outperform someone with more.
What do you think? Should we stop judging developers based on years of experience alone? 💬👇