[pjmlp]

I do consulting across Java, Android, .NET, C++ and Web stacks.

I am a Language X expert that knows every little detail, surely no.

Am I proficient enough to keep costumers happy with the results and willing to keep assignments for new stuff coming my way? You bet.

[cutler]

The second sentence doesn't quite make sense to me. Are you saying you hire yourself out to customers as an expert in Java, .Net, C++ & web stack but with only enough detail to produce work that keeps them happy?

[pjmlp]

Yes, in a way that is it, just I haven't stated that I am an expert, rather that I know them well enough to deliver quality work.

Most companies don't have software as their core business, they just want something that works for their business case, and most of the time they even value more domain knowledge and social skills than beautiful technical solutions.

If it works, fulfils the SLAs and the internal teams are happy with the delivery acceptance review, that is all that matters.

[dman]

I think whats adding to the confusion here is the "I am a Language X expert". I suspect the Am and I need to be interchanged there.

[pjmlp]

You are right, I got that part wrong.

I am surely not a language expert.