Ask HN: Will full-stack engineers shine during the recession?

2 pointspsmyrdek3y ago1 comments

In the environment where everyone is cutting operational costs, full-stack engineers seem to become the default hiring profile for many. WDYT?

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sacrosanct3y ago

I'd rather be competent in roughly 3 areas than spread myself thin across 10-20+ disciplines. Nothing wrong with being a generalist, but be aware of the opportunity cost of not being able to hone a skill and achieve full mastery of it.

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Ask HN: Will full-stack engineers shine during the recession?

2 pointspsmyrdek3y ago1 comments

In the environment where everyone is cutting operational costs, full-stack engineers seem to become the default hiring profile for many. WDYT?

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sacrosanct3y ago

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