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The brittleness doesn't matter if the wire is supported to where the solder ends. I don't let it wick up much - I introduce the solder at the cut end, just enough to solder the joint.

I have electronic equipment in nearly continuous use for 40 years. Daily heat/cool cycling. No solder breaks in it.

It seems that this debate is an old one:

https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-pros-cons-soldering-v...

https://blog.peigenesis.com/soldering-vs-crimping-advantages...

https://www.sig4cai.com/soldering-or-crimping-which-is-bette...

P.S. I'm pretty good with soldering, since I've done it professionally, so the disadvantages of a poorly soldered joint don't apply.