How do some developers move from one platform to another?
Have I noticed that some developers are picking up new skills and switching from one platform to another? How do they do it? How do they justify the lack of experience on this platform, they get the job?
Is this a basis for consistency with their previous experience? do they get certified on the target platform and operate at a junior level while accepting payment? is it easier for you to conclude contracts / consultations? Or is it just a matter of writing your resume correctly?
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For me, going from LAMP to .Net was necessary to get it working. The consulting company I work with needed a PHP guy as soon as I did, but this project ended abruptly and they had no PHP job on the horizon.
In the final weeks of the PHP project, I took an O'Reilly online course in C # and worked closely with a more experienced developer in a Windows application for the same client. Once the PHP trick finished, I was able to start a .Net project right away and I have had .Net clients ever since.
Flexibility was the key for me. I immediately informed my employer that I was interested in different technologies and platforms, and took the initiative to request access to courses and take advantage of our annual book discount to explore different areas. When opportunities arise to explore new directions, such as mobility (PDA, specialized devices and tablets), I took a sharp risk.
If your employer does not have policies to facilitate this type of homing extension, try creating the type of application that you are familiar with on the new platform. If you have a decent grasp of the technology, include open source projects in the target platform and look at paid external opportunities (i.e. Craigslist, elance, etc.) while you are still learning.
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In fact, many seemingly different platforms are actually quite similar, if you understand what's going on “under the hood,” however. For example, although I have barely touched the Microsoft platform for over a decade, I have little difficulty developing there because a deep knowledge of computer systems in general is quite portable.
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