https://justinlargo.com/tags/opinion/Recent content in Opinion on Justin LargoHugoenFri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://justinlargo.com/posts/how-i-keep-up-with-trends/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://justinlargo.com/posts/how-i-keep-up-with-trends/Let’s be honest: this is the most nauseating the tech industry has ever been to me. I remember my JS days in the mid 2010s, learning every framework that claimed to change everything. I would always think, “This is going to be the one I love,” and never find it. (I was meant to be a backend developer and should have stopped messing with frontend frameworks.) However, while the tech industry is nauseating, it is also by far the most exciting it has been.https://justinlargo.com/posts/slow-is-smooth-smooth-is-fast/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://justinlargo.com/posts/slow-is-smooth-smooth-is-fast/“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” That was drilled into me during my time in sports. It’s the difference between running through your bracket and losing in the first match. It enforces good technique. I think we need to bring that mindset to mentoring the next generation of engineers. There is immense value in reaching for the “old way” until there is mastery. Take Kubernetes. It’s rare for a new grad to have a deep understanding of orchestration.https://justinlargo.com/posts/why-operating-like-a-startup-is-a-lie/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://justinlargo.com/posts/why-operating-like-a-startup-is-a-lie/You know what I think? Probably not. And you probably don’t care. That’s fine by me — I just need an outlet for my thoughts. I think large enterprises and organizations should stop saying they need to “operate like startups.” I know it’s a controversial take. The reason is simple: you have zero stake in the outcome. Sure, you might get some equity and pay bumps, but your impact is infinitely limited.