[smokel]

This does indeed sound silly. If people were to use proper arguments to select technology, we wouldn't be in this mess in the first place. Unfortunately, most of us are more susceptible towards aesthetics, novelty, and admiration of self-proclaimed software gurus. Thanks for being open about this and sharing.

It would have been nice if I had realized this aspect of technological evolution earlier in my career. I might have spent more time learning about marketing than about the actual technology.

[ffsm8]

> If people were to use proper arguments to select technology, we wouldn't be in this mess in the first place.

The ultimate killer argument is always "does it improve my CV?"

CV driven development is usually the reason for questionable technology choices

[Kinrany]

Novelty is good. Not every new thing is an improvement, but every improvement is a new thing.

[MadSudaca]

No worries, it's never too late to learn important truths about human nature!