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Specialization vs Generalization

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Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.

<p>In this episode Wes and Scott discuss specialization vs generalization - the different ways one can be a generalist or a specialist, advantages and disadvantages to both, and, ultimately, which is the better career path.</p> <h2><a id="Freshbooks__Sponsor_9" name= "Freshbooks__Sponsor_9"></a>Freshbooks - Sponsor</h2> <p>Get a 30 day free trial of Freshbooks at <a href= "https://freshbooks.com/syntax">freshbooks.com/syntax</a> and put <strong>SYNTAX</strong> in the “How did you hear about us?” section.</p> <h2><a id="Dev_Lifts__Sponsor_13" name= "Dev_Lifts__Sponsor_13"></a>Dev Lifts — Sponsor</h2> <p><a href="https://devlifts.io/">Dev Lifts</a> - Thad and JC are on a mission to make web developers healthy. They’re currently offering Personal Training and Nutrition Plans as well as a new program called <a href= "https://devlifts.io/join/fitstart-lean">Fit.Start</a>. Get 50% off with the coupon code “tasty”. Check it out today!</p> <h2><a id="Show_Notes_17" name="Show_Notes_17"></a>Show Notes</h2> <p>4:18 - What is a specialist?</p> <ul> <li>Someone who is very good at one or two things</li> <li>Can be very lucrative if you’ve taken the time to become well-known in you’re industry</li> </ul> <p>12:20 - What is a generalist?</p> <ul> <li>Two ways to look at generalists: <ul> <li>Someone who tries to do a little bit of everything (e.g. a developer who does Wordpress, Drupal, Django, Rails, etc.)</li> <li>Someone who builds related skills around one area (e.g. a JavaScript developer who can code up a backend and a frontend)</li> </ul> </li> <li>There will be more jobs available for the dev with tightly integrated skills in related areas than a true “jack of all trades”.</li> </ul> <p>22:22 - Frontend vs Backend</p> <ul> <li> <p>Frontend</p> <ul> <li>Frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)</li> <li>CSS</li> <li>Performance</li> <li>Animations</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p>Backend</p> <ul> <li>Web servers</li> <li>Serverless / AWS</li> <li>Scaling</li> <li>Frameworks</li> <li>Performance</li> <li>Databases</li> <li>Docker</li> <li>CI</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>26:50 - When to widen your focus</p> <ul> <li>When you are complacent with your mastery</li> <li>You need a skill to get something done.</li> <li>For fun</li> <li>For a specific job</li> </ul> <p>30:42 - When to narrow your focus</p> <ul> <li>You don’t feel control over your skills</li> <li>You are missing out on employment because a lack of skills in one department</li> <li>You feel overwhelmed by the options available</li> <li>You want to be the "go to person”</li> <li>For fun</li> </ul> <p>35:48 - How to master and expand</p> <ul> <li>Focus on one skill at at time. Master it and then expand on your skillset</li> <li>Find satellite skills - things that work in harmony</li> </ul> <p>38:47 - Scott’s journey</p> <p>42:31 - Wes’ journey</p> <p>44:55 - How to know where to focus</p> <ul> <li>Necessity will dictate a lot - what do you need right now?</li> <li>Job postings - you can stack the deck in your favor by learning React. Once you are in, you’re can lean anything you want.</li> <li>Follow your heart - but have a plan</li> </ul> <p>51:03 - Should I be a generalist or a specialist?</p> <ul> <li> <p>Wes: There is nothing wrong with having a large skillset as long as you aren’t mediocre at everything. If you’re optimizing for hire-ability I think having a defined focus on either front-end or back-end is best, but still an understanding of how the other works. Ideally you have 1) Very good JS skills, 2) an understanding of how things work on both ends.</p> </li> <li> <p>Scott: You can do either, but whatever you do, do it well. It’s easier to do a few things well than many things well. That said there are some virtuosic devs out there who can be amazing at many things, however those people are not common. Most people have holes in their armor.</p> </li> </ul> <h2><a id="Links_85" name="Links_85"></a>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://jamstackconf.com/">JAMstack_conf</a></li> </ul> <h2><a id="_SIIIIICK__PIIIICKS__89" name= "_SIIIIICK__PIIIICKS__89"></a>××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××</h2> <ul> <li>Scott: <a href= "https://www.pbs.org/show/great-british-baking-show/">Great British Baking Show</a></li> <li>Wes: 1 <a href= "https://instagram.com/pointless_packaging">Pointless Packaging Instagram</a> / 2 <a href= "https://www.netflix.com/title/80117552">Ozark Season 2</a></li> </ul> <h2><a id="Shameless_Plugs_94" name= "Shameless_Plugs_94"></a>Shameless Plugs</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://leveluptutorials.com/pro">Scott’s React Testing for Beginners Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://wesbos.com/courses">Wes’ Advanced React Course</a></li> </ul> <h2><a id="Tweet_us_your_tasty_treats_99" name= "Tweet_us_your_tasty_treats_99"></a>Tweet us your tasty treats!</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stolinski/">Scott’s Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/LevelUpTutorials/">LevelUpTutorials Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wesbos/">Wes’ Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/wesbos">Wes’ Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wesbos.developer">Wes’ Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/stolinski">Scott’s Twitter</a></li> <li>Make sure to include <a href= "https://twitter.com/SyntaxFM">@SyntaxFM</a> in your tweets</li> </ul>

In this episode Wes and Scott discuss specialization vs generalization - the different ways one can be a generalist or a specialist, advantages and disadvantages to both, and, ultimately, which is the better career path.
 Freshbooks - Sponsor Get a 30 day free trial of Freshbooks at freshbooks.com/syntax and put SYNTAX in the “How did you hear about us?” section.
 Dev Lifts — Sponsor Dev Lifts - Thad and JC are on a mission to make web developers healthy. They’re currently offering Personal Training and Nutrition Plans as well as a new program called Fit.Start. Get 50% off with the coupon code “tasty”. Check it out today!
 Show Notes 4:18 - What is a specialist?
 Someone who is very good at one or two things
 Can be very lucrative if you’ve taken the time to become well-known in you’re industry
 12:20 - What is a generalist?
 Two ways to look at generalists: Someone who tries to do a little bit of everything (e.g. a developer who does Wordpress, Drupal, Django, Rails, etc.)
 Someone who builds related skills around one area (e.g. a JavaScript developer who can code up a backend and a frontend)

 There will be more jobs available for the dev with tightly integrated skills in related areas than a true “jack of all trades”.
 22:22 - Frontend vs Backend
  Frontend
 Frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
 CSS
 Performance
 Animations

 Backend
 Web servers
 Serverless / AWS
 Scaling
 Frameworks
 Performance
 Databases
 Docker
 CI

 26:50 - When to widen your focus
 When you are complacent with your mastery
 You need a skill to get something done.
 For fun
 For a specific job
 30:42 - When to narrow your focus
 You don’t feel control over your skills
 You are missing out on employment because a lack of skills in one department
 You feel overwhelmed by the options available
 You want to be the "go to person”
 For fun
 35:48 - How to master and expand
 Focus on one skill at at time. Master it and then expand on your skillset
 Find satellite skills - things that work in harmony
 38:47 - Scott’s journey
 42:31 - Wes’ journey
 44:55 - How to know where to focus
 Necessity will dictate a lot - what do you need right now?
 Job postings - you can stack the deck in your favor by learning React. Once you are in, you’re can lean anything you want.
 Follow your heart - but have a plan
 51:03 - Should I be a generalist or a specialist?
  Wes: There is nothing wrong with having a large skillset as long as you aren’t mediocre at everything. If you’re optimizing for hire-ability I think having a defined focus on either front-end or back-end is best, but still an understanding of how the other works. Ideally you have 1) Very good JS skills, 2) an understanding of how things work on both ends.

 Scott: You can do either, but whatever you do, do it well. It’s easier to do a few things well than many things well. That said there are some virtuosic devs out there who can be amazing at many things, however those people are not common. Most people have holes in their armor.

 Links JAMstack_conf
 ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× Scott: Great British Baking Show

 Wes: 1 Pointless Packaging Instagram / 2 Ozark Season 2

 Shameless Plugs Scott’s React Testing for Beginners Course
 Wes’ Advanced React Course
 Tweet us your tasty treats! Scott’s Instagram
 LevelUpTutorials Instagram
 Wes’ Instagram
 Wes’ Twitter
 Wes’ Facebook
 Scott’s Twitter
 Make sure to include @SyntaxFM in your tweets

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