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OVERWHELMED AT NEW FAANG JOB (REDDIT THREAD)

This Reddit user is overwhelmed by the immense size and complexity of the codebase at their new FAANG job, which involves over 8 million lines of legacy code with lost knowledge. Their task is to replace an outdated build process with a new one using currently unsupported technologies. Comments suggest that the author should prioritize understanding the existing codebase, document their findings, build relationships with colleagues who possess relevant knowledge, and write test cases for legacy code before starting to make changes.

WHY I'M SKEPTICAL OF REWRITING JAVASCRIPT TOOLS IN “FASTER” LANGUAGES

The trend of rewriting JavaScript tools in "faster" languages like Rust or Go overlooks JavaScript's capabilities for optimization that haven't been fully explored. The perceived speed gap is often attributed to low-hanging fruit and the advantages provided by browser-based optimizations like bytecode caching and JIT compilation. Moving away from JavaScript would create a more complex and inaccessible ecosystem, hindering contributions and debugging.

THE AI INVESTMENT BOOM

The AI boom is driving a surge in US investment in physical infrastructure, particularly in high-end computers and data centers. This demand is leading to record-high construction rates, increased imports of computer parts, and massive investments from companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. While the AI boom has led to increased employment in sectors like semiconductor manufacturing and construction, it has not really impacted the traditional software engineering job market.

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