Develop Yourself #128 - One Size Fails All: Exploring Approaches to Learning Code with Guest Ilya Dorman
Apr 14, 2024
Guest Ilya Dorman challenges traditional coding education, emphasizing personalized learning strategies. Topics include overcoming mental blocks, imposter syndrome, prioritizing fit in first job, unlocking developer job market, and navigating software development realities.
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Confidence over Skill
- Many developers struggle with confidence, not necessarily skill.
- They often have unrealistic expectations and need to understand their learning process better.
Alignment is Key
- When developers are aligned and free from negative emotions, they naturally know how to progress.
- Struggling constantly suggests misalignment; prioritize finding alignment over fighting resistance.
Unconscious Learning
- Ilya had a student who could build complete apps but struggled with explaining basic syntax.
- This highlighted unconscious learning; the student absorbed knowledge without conscious awareness.