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The article focuses on the importance of assessing spot diagrams in optical designs to ensure real-world performance matches on-paper expectations. It highlights the need for careful examination of spot diagram details, including missing information, and provides insights into interpreting spot diagrams for accurate evaluation of optical system performance in applications such as astronomical and space domain awareness.

The article discusses the challenges faced by engineers in staying up to date with evolving technologies and the importance of continuing engineering education. The survey results show that the majority of respondents hold a master's degree, followed by a bachelor's degree. The article also explores the various modes of education that engineers use to stay current, such as engineering videos, engineering/technology publications, webcasts, and white papers. It highlights the increasing preference for online resources and the mixed attendance at in-person education options. The article concludes by acknowledging the time constraints and the difficulty of filtering through vast amounts of information to stay relevant in the rapidly changing field of technology. [Extracted from the article]