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This is a subject I danced around in this post, which was geared toward beginners and hobbyists. I think beginners should be loosely following new trends, but not jumping on to every new thing.

  • If you hear about it once, make a mental note and move on.
  • If you hear about it all the time, but don't know you need it, look into it briefly in your spare time. If you don't need it, move on.
  • If you hear about it all the time, look into it, and find out you need it, go down the rabbit hole and learn it.

I also think it's good to explore just a bit to find where you are most comfortable. The fundamentals are never really lost, so when you start learning your second and third languages you will be a mile ahead of true beginners in the same language.

And build things or get involved in things that make you happy! One of the quickest ways to improve is to work on things you like.