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You're not wrong but you write it like we don't know it.
Of course shit changes everytime. But that doesn't only apply to tech. Or where was "OKR" 50 years ago?
Stackoverflow is nice as long as you don't post anything yourself because of their toxic (and especially: simple-minded) community.
What's wrong with hackathons owning your code? I don't know where you come from but in Germany, your employer owns your code. And I'm very sure you have to sign something that either tells you that you still own your code or that you don't. And with this contract, that's what's legally true.
A competition is by default either rewarding or not and you're not enforced to take part in hackathons, why is it an expensive way to steal time and effort if you chose to take part in the competition? You win and get "paid" or you lose and get nothing but the experience for your time. If you don't take part you neither win nor lose anything. -
I really don't know what to say apart from what @nitwhiz already said... you sure you didn't mean to post this on Medium instead? A lot of words, zero content. A relatively well written nonsensical jumble of words.
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@nitwhiz @100110111
This read to me like an article shitpost, but wasn't ready to call it because there didn't seem to be a call to action or redirecting context. Weird one.
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1. Technology is constantly changing
In the programming industry, technology is something that is constantly changing. New technologies are constantly being introduced to replace old technology, making knowledge easy to obsolete because. Therefore, programmers have to keep learning, otherwise they will become obsolete.
2. Hackathon and Stackoverflow are not "nice" as you think
A hackathon is a small code contest, usually held on two weekends. Programmers will form a team of about 3-5 people to build a product. Prizes (quite attractive) will go to the best teams.
The good side of hackathon are many and easy to see. These events are often fun and useful for programmers: we can have fun, get code, get gifts, also build relationships, connect with the community. However, the bad side, few people noticed. Hackathon is organized with the reason of "developing community, introducing technology". Actually, this is an inexpensive way to steal a programmer's time and effort. Copyright law is also rarely respected (hackathon participation application, hackathon by default), so they can easily steal / plagiarize your idea without doing anything.
Stackoverflow is a question and answer network for developers. Joining stackoverflow will help you increase your level and knowledge. However, joining stackoverflow, you accidentally joined the team of free "experts", for stackoverflow to collect advertising money. It also applies Gamification (points, badges) to entice you to contribute time and effort. An answer on stackoverflow saves you 1 hour of bug fixes, it doesn't matter if you spend 15 minutes to contribute, but don't spend 3 or 4 hours on it!
3. The problem of outsourcing and exploitation
Outsource is not completely bad, but too dependent on outsourcing, just plugging into outsourcing, the IT industry in the country will be very difficult to develop.
Referring to the story of exploitation, the most "brutal" form of exploitation is overtime, also known as OT (Overtime). If you are unlucky in the "burning" project, OT is something like a meal. You will have to work until 8-9 pm, all Saturday Sunday. This greatly affects health, social relationships and family. I have heard the "legend" of an old team at BU26 FPT, because OT ate a lot of instant noodles, the group had fat in the blood. In terms of money, there are many companies that pay very fair OT, there are also places that set days off, or ruffled. Working with Japan, there is no concept of OT, going to work from 9 to 10 pm is "working culture" over there.
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