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).