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That is a false dichotomy. The reality should fall in between, learn enough to understand some of the design choices you make, but don't overcook it.

Learn enough to go live. Hire people who know the rest.

Learn enough to do the rest if you want to work for someone else doing the rest.

I don't think it's a false dichotomy: I can only do one thing at a time, and my time is limited.