Depends what you're optimizing for. Most people would probably say getting a good start to their career. That means making things, being able to code, pass inte

Depends what you're optimizing for. Most people would probably say getting a good start to their career. That means making things, being able to code, pass interviews. Most beginners would probably quit out of frustration/disinterest. My generalized advice would be then to do whatever to find joy in the task. If its fun, you'll stay longer and learn more. If its just a job, a means to an end, optimizing your time is futile because you'll hate it.