Why You Should Think About Resume Driven Development
Discover the right way to learn new technologies.
There is a particular negative bias in the industry towards Resume Driven Development (RDD).
For those who are not aware of Resume Driven Development — here is a quick definition — RDD is the practice of picking up trending technology for working on a project to build an impressive resume.
Do you see why the practice does not have a good reputation?
The motivation behind using the latest technology is based on the developer’s intention to build a glistening resume instead of the right technical fit for solving a problem.
Now RDD is not all that bad. There are pros and cons to it.
The Good
RDD provides the developer with hands-on experience in the latest technologies.
The developer learns the know-how of the stack by using it in their current project. That keeps them up-to-date with the latest technologies.
Developers should broaden their technical domain by acquiring new skill during spare time.
Staying abreast of the latest technological development helps in professional growth.
