--- title: "Discussion on \"Depth Over Trend\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"Depth Over Trend\". Prioritizing Depth Instead of Going with Trends" url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [Depth Over Trend](https://blog.idrisolubisi.com/depth-over-trend?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Prioritizing Depth Instead of Going with Trends Mar 23, 2025 · 6 min read · blog.idrisolubisi.com Updated Mar 24, 2025 Read the article - [#developer](https://hashnode.com/tag/developer) - [#beginners](https://hashnode.com/tag/beginners) - [#founder](https://hashnode.com/tag/founder) - [#software-development](https://hashnode.com/tag/software-development) ## Written by [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) @olanetsoft · Lagos, Nigeria. [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) Developer Relation Engineer | Software Engineer | Technical Writer Software Engineer | Developer Advocate | Technical Writer | Content Creator ## Responses 21 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Breanda Ramirs](https://hashnode.com/@breanda) [May 4](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69f8b35d34fd88170df9f0ca) Really resonates. How do you personally balance staying current enough to remain employable while still giving yourself the time to go deep on the fundamentals that actually build durable expertise? [Mm Cc](https://hashnode.com/@mmcc) [Apr 23](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69e9d25c38f0c68671efa20e) This really resonates. I've often felt the pressure to chase the latest framework, only to realize my foundational knowledge in the core language had gaps. Stepping back to go deeper, rather than wider, was a game-changer for my problem-solving ability. [Mm Cc](https://hashnode.com/@mmcc) [Apr 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69e6f3432b2d602eaf2c0780) Really appreciate this call for depth. Your point about the ecosystem's speed creating a "surface-level trap" resonates—it's a constant tension between keeping up and building something solid. Thanks for the thoughtful reflection. [Mm Cc](https://hashnode.com/@mmcc) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69d76c7dd6749f5eb3e88354) Really appreciate this call for depth over trend-chasing. Your point about the ecosystem's speed making "shallow knowledge" the default resonated—it's a constant tension. Thanks for the raw and reflective take. [Jailson Shankle](https://hashnode.com/@shankle) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69d76608d6749f5eb3e88336) This really resonates. I've felt that pressure to constantly chase new frameworks, often at the expense of truly mastering the core concepts I use daily. Your point about depth creating lasting value is something I'm trying to apply by dedicating more focused time to fundamentals. [Lavadera Ruttinger](https://hashnode.com/@ruttinger) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69d72c3852c6a58fb092af27) Great point about the race against new tools. One complementary practice is to schedule regular "depth hours" where you ban any new tech and instead focus on mastering the underlying principles of one tool you already use. [Wily Ktpm](https://hashnode.com/@wilyktpm) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69d7203bd3458291d1055de8) You make a great point about the ecosystem's speed. How do you personally decide when to go deep on a foundational technology versus when to engage with a new trend just enough to understand its potential? [For sell Mx](https://hashnode.com/@mxsell) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69d70073fa7e0d6f8cd5b381) You make a great point about the ecosystem's speed. How do you personally decide when to go deep on a foundational concept versus when a surface-level understanding of a new tool is "enough" for your goals? [Lavadera Ruttinger](https://hashnode.com/@ruttinger) [Apr 9](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69d700159bcce8bd0efcbf43) This really resonates. I've felt that pressure to constantly chase new frameworks, often at the expense of truly understanding the fundamentals beneath them. Your point about depth creating lasting value is a needed reminder. [Wily Ktpm](https://hashnode.com/@wilyktpm) [Apr 8](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69d686465c5a4064a8c3f502) This really resonates. I've also felt the pressure to chase new frameworks, often at the cost of truly understanding the core concepts I'm already using. Your point about depth creating a sturdier foundation for adapting to trends is spot on. [Mm Cc](https://hashnode.com/@mmcc) [Mar 31](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69cb276fb11fc9d28900059c) This really resonates. I've also felt the pressure to chase new frameworks, often at the cost of truly understanding the fundamentals beneath them. Your point about depth creating lasting leverage is a crucial reminder. [Fabio Sarmento](https://hashnode.com/@sarmento) [Mar 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69beb6696b40d86f0c7846ae) Reflecting on my own journey, I remember a period when I became fixated on mastering the hottest frameworks rather than deepening my understanding of foundational concepts. It wasn’t until I encountered a project challenge that required those core skills that I realized the importance of depth. This shift in focus has made a significant difference in my problem-solving ability and overall confidence as a developer. [Fabio Sarmento](https://hashnode.com/@sarmento) [Mar 19](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69bbec86f18e67b02e74b94d) The emphasis on depth over trends is vital in our rapidly evolving tech landscape. For instance, mastering foundational concepts in programming, like algorithms and data structures, can significantly elevate your problem-solving ability across different languages and frameworks, regardless of the latest buzzwords. This approach ensures you remain adaptable and valuable, no matter how the industry shifts. [klement Gunndu](https://hashnode.com/@klementgunnduai) [Feb 28](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/69a34a140adf8dd6098b0c67) The question about what comes after accomplishments resonated — I hit the same wall after shipping a multi-agent system last year. Depth compounds in ways that chasing the next framework never does, because deep understanding transfers across paradigms while surface-level trend knowledge expires every six months. Your point about self-reflection as a deliberate practice is the part most developers skip. [Jaime David](https://hashnode.com/@jaimedavid) [Aug 8, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/6895445fdff53b62c3a05212) awesome [Idris A Idris](https://hashnode.com/@IdrisIdris) [Apr 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67ec64daad535b6c5a64c0b8) Awesome write. Playing long term games always works. [Joshua Nwankwo](https://hashnode.com/@judicodes) [Mar 24, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e194a39337f04b0bc6b322) "Perhaps most importantly, be willing to be temporarily uncool" The whole piece was well though of and I did not only enjoy reading it, I also learned a lot from it. Thanks for writing this! [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Mar 24, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e194a39337f04b0bc6b322#reply-67e1a3af973ec81c5fc9c478) You are welcome 😊 Glad you found it useful 🙏 [Anusha](https://hashnode.com/@anusha-s) [Mar 24, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e0dd2150ec10e45e6ff9db) Thank you for this! [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Mar 24, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e0dd2150ec10e45e6ff9db#reply-67e164a43395ebce83caf0d8) [Anusha](https://hashnode.com/@anusha-s) You are welcome, i am glad you found it useful. [Zainab Daodu](https://hashnode.com/@zaycodes) [Mar 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e05cc772f3029c241f7781) Thank you so much for writing this, Idris. As someone who prioritizes depth, it’s easy to feel overlooked in a world that often rewards trend-chasing. This was such a timely reminder that meaningful work may take longer, but it builds lasting impact. While trends can have their place, depth is what truly stands the test of time. [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Mar 24, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e05cc772f3029c241f7781#reply-67e0bd2f9cf2e23d2855e864) [Zainab Daodu](https://hashnode.com/@zaycodes)Thank you for your kind word. Glad you found it useful. [FOBABS](https://hashnode.com/@fobabs) [Mar 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e009ad0abaa89984bb5036) I don’t have words to describe how deep this is. This is mind-blowing and well articulated. [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Mar 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67e009ad0abaa89984bb5036#reply-67e0101bdfa3fb583f69a44a) Glad you found it useful! I really appreciate your feedback. [Chuba Samuel, DCOR](https://hashnode.com/@dcor) [Mar 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67dff8ee94e793b62a1878e8) "Trends come and go, but depth gives you staying power." Well written Olanesoft. [Idris Olubisi](https://hashnode.com/@olanetsoft) [Mar 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/depth-over-trend/67dfdbbec0beea55a955fd35/comment/67dff8ee94e793b62a1878e8#reply-67e002bf76a999852eae5257) [Chuba Samuel, DCOR](https://hashnode.com/@dcor) Thank you so much for the feedback!