Which Languages, Skills and Platforms are most likely to retain longevity in IT

[Space_Karen]

Atm I'm learning lua for game development and react for mobile apps. Nothing serious. Curious to see how far I can get with either. Just for fun.

It seems that some languages and movements in IT come with expiration dates. After a period of months or years the value of the knowledge fades and its time to learn the new big thing. Whether its COBOL or something else. Longevity in IT is not guaranteed over the long term.

If anyone would care to share their opinion, which are best investments over the long term? In terms of not having to learn an entirely new skillset when their current skillset no longer carries demand in the industry?

I was going to try machine learning but it seems minimum hardware spec for AI are near to 100 gigabytes of RAM. Which puts it outside the price and hardware range for many. Is it common to delegate code to platforms like amazon web services for ml?

 

[Orkan]

Learning Lua for game development and React for mobile apps sounds like a fun and engaging endeavor. Regarding the tech industry's evolving nature, you're spot on. Trends come and go, and staying updated is essential.
In terms of long-term investments, foundational languages like Python or Java tend to have lasting value due to their versatility and widespread usage across various domains. They offer a stable skillset that adapts to changing trends. I decided to study python too and get some financial help for my study at https://fl-title-loans.com/ Regarding machine learning, you're right about the hardware requirements. Cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform provide scalable resources for ML tasks, mitigating the need for extensive personal hardware. The tech industry is dynamic, so fostering adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills while mastering the fundamentals is key for long-term career sustainability. Keep exploring and enjoy the learning journey—it's an exciting field!

 

[JohnDB]

Python or was it panther? is one of the newest languages...(They claim powerful)

And what really is happening is that code is just code...the terms of the various languages change but in essence it's just a method of combining various processes together to do more.
A way to execute these commands faster and more efficiently.

Currently the problem with AI is the hardware limitations...which is affecting speed performance. A huge amount of data needs to be managed by another database that tells it where to look for the data. This is all done with flash memory these days. The latest flash drives are either integrated like Intel and Microsoft or are component based like Micron and AMD.
Each requires a different set of programming commands.

And current "AI" is NOT actually AI at all....it is only a protected and isolated database that has a upgraded search function. Current AI doesn't know wrong or right...doesn't understand the concept of morality or anything else. It only knows and tracks your habits. Then with the enhanced interface it will "talk" to you using pre recorded messages. Inserting key words at key times.

I once had a step-son that was working with a friend of his on this very thing 20 years ago. (Except they were making it a porn site which he knew I disapproved of)
But essentially the average person would think that they were talking to a woman about sex. Having a complete coherent conversation.

And coherent was the difficult part. (And funny at times) Because the program would pick up on words and formulate a reply based on the things you said. So it would seem like the "woman" was listening and interested.

But human behavior (which includes conversation) can be boiled down to an algorithm....(we are often extremely predictable).

 

[whitemorning]

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[hishandmaiden]

I think Pythons or Javascripts are useful to learn in term of longevity. They have been around for a long time, and are still being used, today.

 

[Orkan]

Hey there! For longevity in IT, I’d bet on languages like Python (versatile, AI/ML-driven), JavaScript (web dev king), and Java (enterprise stability). Skills-wise, cloud computing (AWS, Azure), DevOps (CI/CD, Kubernetes), and cybersecurity (ethical hacking, encryption) are evergreen as businesses prioritize scalability and safety. Platforms like Linux (open-source dominance), Docker (containerization), and Git (version control) aren’t going anywhere either—too foundational. Trends shift, but these have proven staying power due to wide adoption and constant evolution. What do you think—any others you’d add to the list? Best Affiliate Network can be a valuable tool in the programming world, especially for developers creating niche apps or tools. It offers a wide range of offers, real-time data tracking, and global reach, allowing programmers to monetize their creations effectively.

 

[JohnDB]

Longevity in the AI world today with ALL the literal trillions of dollars being pumped into it?

Only the largest will survive. Like Microsoft modeling has proven.

Software giants in this field will have to have immense data sets that are not corrupted with opinion in order to "train" their models to function error free. Because errors are the death of any AI. (Computers don't know right or wrong)
Data sets cost money! And many are deliberately corrupted before being sold. (Nothing like proprietary domaine)

Training and engineers cost money. Starting salaries for engineers in this field are $300k.

Meaning that IF you are working for a small to midsized company there are only two options....the company will be destroyed or bought out depending upon the company's financial position.

Does your company have something unique and exclusive to offer? Does it have a revenue stream based on its unique and exclusive services? If it has nothing but routine and average....expect the money to dry up....funding and investment dollars to evaporate when the engineers can't produce the magical results or the recruiters can't hire the talent or have enough contacts to secure the funding. And there is the end of the program.

GROK and Chat GPT are the two functioning AIs currently available. Your level of service depends upon your subscription. GROK seems to be the hottest kid on the block with bandwidth increasing exponentially. Especially when Chat GPT keeps having service outages. GROK is as well but the bandwidth issue is constantly being updated. GPT started out of the gate with bandwidth problems.
(I'm paying for this thing for my employees but nobody can seem to use it when they need to and half the time it's got glaring errors)

Small models are currently popular and available....like meeting note takers. Voice recognition takes the meeting minutes and then summarizes them while removing the rude and obnoxious behavior recorded out of the notes...as if it didn't happen.

Circuit designers for electronics.
Available inputs, desired outputs and viola....

HVAC, Fire Alarm, electrical, plumbing, structural and other engineered systems for construction means that drafting and architects are a thing of the past.

The amount of unemployment is going to be huge.