Ask HN: What are top reasons to become a web developer?
Top 10 reasons or even top 5 reasons. 1] Scratch my creative urge in public 2] Give substance to thought 3] Codify and automate processes liberating myself and others from drudgery 4] Build something that expands my luck surface 5] Communicate my ideas 6] Establish a brand presence 7] Participate as a creator and builder in the most revolutionary technical/organizational advance of my lifetime 8] Create value for people 9] Multiplier impact on my other skills 10] Potential business upside Some of these are certainly true for programming more generally as well - some are specific to web development Because you find it interesting and you enjoy it. If that's not the case, find another hobby / career. thanks that was very helpful.