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Discussion on: Jack Of All Trades or Master of One?

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Ross Henderson

"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one".

I think it's useful to be a "jack of all trades" and have a basic grasp of as many concepts as possible, but you should also specialise areas that interest you.

I am an Oracle APEX Developer. So I will become a master at APEX application building, Oracle DBA and other supporting works. But I have to understand Javascript, CSS, Python and many many other concepts just to find my footing.

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Katie Adams

I'd not heard this full version of the phrase before: I love it! Also, your experience is something I like a lot. I've just gotta figure out where my specialities/passions lie... 😅