How to Stay Updated in Tech: My Personal Strategies

Staying up-to-date in the ever-evolving world of tech can feel like a full-time job on its own. With new frameworks, languages, and tools being released regularly, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Over the years, I’ve developed a few personal strategies to help me stay current without burning out. In this post, I’ll share what has worked for me, along with some real-world examples of how I apply these strategies in my day-to-day life.

1. Pick Your Sources Carefully

One of the first things I learned when trying to stay updated is that not all sources are created equal. There’s so much information out there that it’s easy to get lost in the noise. So, I stick to a curated list of trusted sources.

Example:
For general tech news, I follow sites like TechCrunch and The Verge, but for more in-depth and developer-focused content, I rely on Dev.to, Medium, and CSS-Tricks. I’ve found that it’s better to have a few go-to sources that I trust rather than trying to consume everything.

Tip:
Create a personal list of trusted websites, newsletters, and blogs, and stick to them…