For this discussion, let's ponder: What specific professional development activities should a programmer perform each year in order to be successful, stay current, and be of value to an organization? Let's not just say "professional development." Let's say $"$in the area of professional development, for example, a Java programmer should $[$specific action$($s$)]."$ That is$,$ listing generic activities will not do$.$ Do some quick research for upcoming real$-$life activities for the type of programmer you are discussing.