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Ageism in Tech: How Developers Over 35 Stay Relevant
Age is not a disadvantage if you position yourself correctly.
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Estimated reading time: 4
Ageism in Tech Explained
Experience can be an advantage — if framed correctly.
Challenges
- Salary expectations
- Fast-changing stacks
- Startup bias
Winning Strategies
- Move into architecture or leadership
- Mentor juniors
- Focus on business impact
Learning Resources
- Tech Leadership → https://hbr.org/
- System Design → https://github.com/donnemartin/system-design-primer
Read time: ~4 minutes
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