In this episode, we discuss how to learn effectively as a software engineer. Why some people seem to learn faster than others? What are some practical ways to speed up your learning? Instead of promising magical shortcuts to becoming a principal engineer in months, we focus on a more balanced approach that helps you build skills by mixing theory with practice.
Quick takeaways
- Focus on applying what you learn - reading books or watching videos isn’t enough without practice
- Build real projects that challenge you - trivial examples don’t expose you to the hidden complexities you’ll face in actual work
- Expect and embrace frustration - feeling stuck often means you’re learning something valuable
- Learn timeless concepts over framework-specific details - aim for universal software skills like modularization
- Mix theory with practice in small chunks - read a bit and code a bit, rather than consuming large amounts of content at once
Notes
Full episode notes and transcript: http://threedots.tech/episode/learning-software-skills-fast/
