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Discussion on: How to learn tech skills outside of your wheelhouse?

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Max Antonucci • Edited
  • Do lots of tutorials. They're great for overcoming the initial hump and can lay the ground to figure out future projects on your own.
  • Think of small, useful projects you could use these new skills for. I love learning Rails, but not being familiar with it means I don't know what to actually make for myself, which stalls my learning. Don't make that mistake.
  • Discuss your learning. Don't be afraid to write simple "how I did this" pieces or ask silly questions. Even if you're not a writer, any kind of documentation of how you learn will help it stick and make it clearer.
  • Don't rush it. Cramming all your learning into small periods of time will make lots of knowledge slide out of your brain between cram sessions. Remember: Slow and steady serves your salary.