[kenha]

What’s the goal of learning/using a new tech? Is it for a task? Or is it for your own learning?

If it’s for a task, I’d say:

1. Really spend some time to understand what you’re trying to solve 2. (If applicable) What pain point are you experiencing with existing solution? 3. Find tech (old or new) that might be a good solution, and understand their limitations/trade offs that you'll be making by choosing this tool.

Then, make a decision.

If it’s for learning, it ultimately is what are you trying to get out of the learning experience, and see if it fits your goal. (It is totally OK to learn a new tech just because it sounds cool - Learning more about something cool is a type of goals as well.)