[aggie]

As a non-developer who has a career track-change in the back of my mind, I can't speak to the accuracy of the information, but I disagree with your take that it needs to be pared down. This kind of extended view of the path forward is exactly what seems to be missing in the endless world of beginner tutorials.

Now maybe the truth is this kind of path simply can't be accurately laid out like this. But don't not attempt it just because it might be intimidating for some.