> I actually think it's incredibly insulting when people assume that engineers are choosing frameworks just for their resume
I don't find it insulting at all. Reality is that many, if not most, recruiters are looking for candidates that have experience in whatever technologies are hot at the time. Expertise in a sought after technology can be worth tens of thousands of dollars extra in annual compensation. It's natural that some people will try to use that technology to further their career if possible. And I think to a degree, a lot of people base their job decisions on what they'll get to work on. 'Is it a stack that is in demand and growing?' 'Is it a stack that might be difficult to learn but pays really well?'
Now the sensible thing to do is to not shoehorn in some tech if it doesn't make sense for a given application. And beyond that, the a big reason people are tempted to chase the shiny new object is because the IT recruiting process is broken.
I just see it as people trying to do the best they can for their career, usually there's no malice involved.
I don't find it insulting at all. Reality is that many, if not most, recruiters are looking for candidates that have experience in whatever technologies are hot at the time. Expertise in a sought after technology can be worth tens of thousands of dollars extra in annual compensation. It's natural that some people will try to use that technology to further their career if possible. And I think to a degree, a lot of people base their job decisions on what they'll get to work on. 'Is it a stack that is in demand and growing?' 'Is it a stack that might be difficult to learn but pays really well?'
Now the sensible thing to do is to not shoehorn in some tech if it doesn't make sense for a given application. And beyond that, the a big reason people are tempted to chase the shiny new object is because the IT recruiting process is broken.
I just see it as people trying to do the best they can for their career, usually there's no malice involved.