Ask HN: How to become a 'Domain Expert' as a programmer?

1 points by Murgen_90 5y ago ↗ HN

I'm coming from several years of Development experience, followed by a couple years of Cloud Operations experience. I haven't learned anything about any of the businesses I've worked for, and kinda feel like a commodity.

I've become somewhat by being purely focused on technology. How would I turn from a 'generic backend programmer' into a 'biotech expert who also programs', for example? I'd like to turn my job less into writing code and more into solving business problems, and possibly write the code as well.

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chmaynard 5y ago ↗

Great idea. My advice would be to find something you're really, truly passionate about and pursue it all the way down. Become a master and a teacher. You will learn so much on the journey, and you can use your wisdom to help others and support yourself at the same time.

Good luck!