Most users only have an handful of applications installed. They may not be the same one, but flatpak is easy to setup if you want the latest version. And you're

Most users only have an handful of applications installed. They may not be the same one, but flatpak is easy to setup if you want the latest version. And you're not tied to the system package manager if you want the latest for CLI software (nix, brew, toolbox,...) The nice thing about Debian is that you can have 2 full years of routine maintenance while getting reading for the next big updates. The main issue is upstream developer having bug fixes and features update on the same patch.