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David Ojeda

Great post, thanks! It takes discipline to be an effective self-learner.

Breaking down tasks into smaller, digestible chunks can make a huge positive impact πŸ™ŒπŸΌ.

When I'm learning a new technology, I need to build/create a project to see how each piece fits together. My process goes something like this:

  • Get interested in a new technology.
  • Read what other people who have used it say about it.
  • Define a small app/project to build with the given technology.
  • Skim almost all the documentation.
  • Start building and fill the gaps on the run!
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Alex Chiu

Thanks David! sounds very similar to mine. Skimming through the docs is a great tip! I've lost count of the amount of times i've said, "oh I didn't know you could do that!". When if I had just read the docs, i could have saved loads of time!

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David Ojeda

Yes! That's the exact reason I skim the docs now πŸ˜‚