Should you learn [insert shiny new tool]?
Read OriginalThis article addresses the pressure developers feel to constantly learn new tools. It provides a five-step framework to evaluate whether a new technology is worth learning, using examples like Webpack, PostCSS, Gulp, and React to illustrate the process of assessing a tool's purpose, benefits, and drawbacks against your current workflow needs.
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