The most intriguing aspect of web development/tech to me is how what was inconceivable and revolutionary back then is now so common and easily overlooked today. GPS, video calls, accessibility to resources and people are just a few clicks away; these are all examples of things that did not exist up until recently. I remember my mom’s first video call, and how she wept when she finally got to see her aging father after years of only communicating via phone calls. Upon dissecting what tech and web development was necessary to make something like a video call on Skype possible, it’s pretty daunting. That was several people that worked together and developed something that made tech like this accessible to those with limitations.
When put into perspective like that, all the advancements made up until now are so powerful. I don’t know what kind of role will find me in the tech world now that I’m actively working on joining it, but it’s cool to know that I can help others with the skillset I’m acquiring. To reiterate, I’m only just starting with the program. I’m not entirely aware of the extent/reach of the skills I’m learning with Codetalk, but I know it’s highly beneficial in more ways than one. From the bit of exposure I’ve had thus far, github sounds like a really good way to expand on my desire to help. Living under capitalism would probably hinder my ability to volunteer my services. Funny though, achieving stability in my hierarchy of needs: shelter, health (physical and mental), community would help me help others more easily, and it would also contribute to said stability, they are intrinsically interconnected I’d say.