What to learn
Read OriginalThis article critiques the common advice to learn a broad range of skills, like compilers, by arguing that true expertise often comes from deeply mastering a small set of core techniques or 'tricks'. It cites examples from mathematician Paul Erdos and an analysis of world-class judo players to support the idea that specialization and repeated practice of a few effective methods is a more practical path to success than trying to know a bit of everything.
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