𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵? 𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 🤔

Software engineers constantly face a crucial question: Should I develop my knowledge across many technologies or develop deep expertise in a few areas?

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘁𝗵:

• Adaptability: Able to get up to speed quickly and contribute to projects.
• Collaboration: Better understanding of various teams’ concerns.
• Problem solving: Able to connect disparate problems and find innovative solutions.
• Career flexibility

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵:

• High impact: Able to deliver results in a short time with cutting edge solutions.
• Expertise and mastery: The defacto subject matter expert.
• Career advancement: Specialists are often sought after for more senior roles and top positions.

Ultimately, it depends on your career aspirations and the needs of your organization. However, there a few considerations:

• Early career: Go breadth to discover your interests. Along the way, network with the people you meet (infra teams, database admins, ops, etc.).
• Mid career: Consider specializing in a few areas to build your niche.

Regardless of breadth or depth, technology evolves rapidly. The key to staying relevant is through constant learning and developing your skills.