A bonus is theoretical knowledge is quite stable: there is usually some thought put into how to pace and structure the teaching of it (e.g. pedagogy). It builds

A bonus is theoretical knowledge is quite stable: there is usually some thought put into how to pace and structure the teaching of it (e.g. pedagogy). It builds on itself. And it doesn't expire at the same rate that frameworks do. Drinking from a deeper pool of knowledge (as it were) is a profoundly different experience than learning new tools. If you're early in your career, focusing on marketable skills and getting experience is a smart move. Once you start thinking about progressing to intermediate and beyond, theory starts to be a secret weapon of sorts that lets you tackle bigger and harder problems.