

858: How to Go Deeper With Your Learning
51 snips Dec 9, 2024
Scott and Wes dive into the art of deepening learning in web development. They recommend building projects for practical experience and emphasize the importance of reading documentation and source code. Engaging with industry conference talks offers rich insights, while online communities like Discord and Reddit provide invaluable support. Mentorship emerges as a key element, sparking curiosity and enhancing both technical and soft skills, especially in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Build Real Projects
- Build real projects to find learning edges you won't encounter in tutorials.
- A simple to-do app won't expose you to the challenges of complex applications.
Read the Docs
- Read the documentation thoroughly to understand a technology's features and use cases.
- This helps you choose the right tools and avoid shoehorning solutions.
Read the Source
- Examine the source code of projects to understand how they work and learn patterns.
- GitHub's code navigation features make it easier to explore implementations.