I've been thinking modern programming feels increasingly shaped by ecosystem fashion. Frameworks change yearly, build tools get swapped like phone wallpapers, and even language choices feel driven more by vibe than need.

My concern is are we optimizing for what’s "new and exciting" rather than what’s appropriate and sustainable?

What are some signals that we’re solving tooling problems instead of real ones? Have we trained a generation of devs to chase abstractions instead of understanding fundamentals?

Curious what others think, is this a natural evolution of software... or are we just collectively procrastinating with better toys?