It’s like anything: if you do the same thing over and over, you’re going to get bored. If you’re a cookie cutter Java web developer then the way you’re feeling is understandable.

I get my enjoyment out of learning and applying what I’ve learnt to create something that others find useful. The true satisfaction comes from architectural design that is creative and inspirational. The more I learn about supporting technologies that I then apply to enhance the design of a system or tool, the more I love working with code.

For me, the key is in making a difference.