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15. What to Learn

Mykyta Chernenko1  
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Oslo, Norway
 

We’ve discussed the importance of continuous learning and improvement as a software engineer. But simply learning for the sake of learning isn’t sufficient. It’s crucial to focus on learning the right things. So, let’s look into how we can make wise decisions on what to invest our time in, in both careerwise and short-term contexts.

To Focus on One Thing or Not

When you think about your career and what you need to learn, there are two main paths: deep specialization or being a generalist. Deep specialization means focusing ...

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