

It takes longer to figure out what apps and data you want to keep than the actual loading of the ROM onto the phone.
They’re more reliable because you have a smaller set of things that can go wrong without all the bloatware. Now if you’re doing crazy Android magic, then I understand what you’re trying to say about the reliability part.
I feel like this is the way. It ensures you get exposed to multiple paradigms and can help you easily switch to a language that’s more invested in one paradigm.