The author recounts their experience in Silicon Valley, feeling like they had found their tribe of people who understood software development. However, they were shocked to discover that many influential analysts and executives in the tech industry had little understanding of the fundamentals of software. Despite this, the author continued to push the boundaries of what software could do and embraced the web as a means to connect with like-minded individuals globally. They express excitement about using platforms like WordPress and Mastodon for blogging and see potential for building a business around these tools. Follow the author on Mastodon for their latest writings.
https://daveverse.wordpress.com/2024/10/12/the-web-i-want-vs-the-one-we-have/