How to stay technically relevant as you become more senior
Mateo Ahmed
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as i've moved into more senior roles, i've noticed a significant shift towards less hands-on coding and more meetings, design reviews, and mentorship. while i enjoy the broader impact, i'm constantly thinking about how to stay technically relevant and sharp. my mentees often know way more about the latest framework or specific libraries than i do, which is humbling. i try to do side projects, read engineering blogs, and do deep-dives into specific technologies, but it feels like a losing battle sometimes. what are your strategies for staying technically current and maintaining hands-on skills as you climb the individual contributor ladder? how do you balance your increasing responsibilities with the need to stay sharp?
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