Agreed, though I will say the strong theoretical foundation (Data Structures & Algorithms) does help long-term. But the lack of 'street smarts' like code reviews and agile methodologies is a major gap.
Definitely fair point, Sahil. DSA and underlying computer science principles give you a strong foundation so you aren't just memorizing frameworks. But balancing that with those missing "street smarts"—like how to not panic during a chaotic code review—is the missing puzzle piece.