The IT world is like a high-speed train: new frameworks, AI models, programming languages and startups appear every day. Being aware of everything is not only a difficult task, but also practically impossible. Trying to keep up with every trend leads to burnout and information noise.

How do you stay in demand as a specialist without going crazy? What is needed is not speed, but strategy. Here are some simple steps to help you filter information and learn effectively.

You don't need to know everything. Choose 2-3 key areas that directly relate to your work or career goals.

• Are you a Frontend developer? Focus on JavaScript news, React/Vue, and web design tools.
• Are you the founder of a startup? Your focus is on trends in your niche (Fintech, EdTech), marketing, and product management.

Don't try to keep up with quantum computing and the new TikTok update at the same time if it's not relevant to your focus.

Instead of randomly surfing the Internet, subscribe to several quality sources. It will save you a lot of time.

• E-mail newsletters: Find 2-3 weekly newsletters on your topic (for example, TechCrunch Daily, newsletters from specialized IT communities).
• Podcasts: The perfect way to learn on the way to work or during a workout.
• YouTube Channels: Subscribe to the channels of experts who make reviews and tutorials.
• Opinion Leaders: Follow 5-10 key experts in your field on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

Just reading about trends is not enough. The best way to understand a new technology is to try it with your hands.

• Have you heard about the new AI service? Try writing a simple Telegram bot using it over the weekend.
• Has a new version of your favorite framework been released? Create a small pet project to explore new opportunities.

Practice turns information into a real skill.

The most effective information filter is people. Your environment in Astana Hub is a golden asset.

Chat: Ask a colleague over a cup of coffee what interesting things he read this week.

Go to meetings: The latest and most relevant information is often shared at events.

Participate in discussions: Feel free to ask questions in chat rooms and forums.

The goal is not to know everything, but to have a system that helps you find out what is important and filter out what is superfluous. Focus, quality sources, practice, and communication are the four pillars that keep professional relevance alive in the IT world.