I feel a bit like this sometimes. It is one of the reasons I embrace small JavaScript modules on npm. You can write a 100-line module with a narrow scope. It can quickly (even on first release) reach a stable and frozen API, and it will prove useful for years to come.
It allows you to experiment with a wide range of topics while still providing useful contributions to the community.
It allows you to experiment with a wide range of topics while still providing useful contributions to the community.