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Growth Path: Depth vs Breadth?
Core Conflict: Become a top niche expert (Deep) or a Full-Stack engineer covering everything (Broad). Experts are irreplaceable in specific scenes; Generalists thrive in startups.
Decision Criteria
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Market Scarcity
Supply/Demand ratio for the role
5
Layoff Resilience
Survival ability if business line is cut
4
Salary Cap
Top-tier salary for Expert vs. Fullstack
4
Startup Fit
Ability to build products independently
3
Learning Focus
Deep dive focus vs. Fragmented multi-skill learning
5
Big Tech Promo
Big Tech preference for specialized cogs
3
Boredom
Repetitive digging vs. Switching context
4
Obsolescence Risk
Risk if the single tech dies
3
Industry Versatility
Versatility across industries
4
Problem Solving Scope
Single point breakthrough vs. Systemic solution
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